Guidewire Developer

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Guidewire Developer for their expanding Insurance team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will develop high-quality solutions, contribute to Agile processes, and mentor junior developers. A challenging role awaits, offering competitive compensation and ongoing training for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus potential performance-based bonus

25 days of holiday pro-rata

Flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs

Group pension plan with PwC contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of software development experience.
• At least 2 years in Insurance domain, preferably Property & Casualty.
• Experience with Guidewire InsuranceSuite products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software solutions using Guidewire best practices.
• Estimates development efforts during sprint planning.
• Participate in code reviews and resolve technical issues.

Skills

GOSU

JAVA 5 / J2EE

Web Services

XML

SQL

Gradle

Spring

Hibernate

REST/JSON

Enterprise Messaging Systems

Tools

Git

Tortoise SVN

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Job description

PwC has recently launched the South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC). SATIC is designed to innovate, build, and deploy solutions for our global clients across a range of technology and transformational projects.

PwC's growth through acquisitions, development of innovative client service methods, mandatory firm rotation, regulatory changes, and increasing globalization make maintaining independence from our audit clients more critical than ever.

The Guidewire team plays a vital role in enabling PwC's growth while safeguarding our reputation and brand. This team will be central to the firm's upcoming changes.

If you seek a career with diverse daily challenges, complex problems, and the opportunity to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We offer several exciting opportunities across various roles and disciplines within our expanding Guidewire / Insurance team. As a Guidewire Developer, you will participate in business requirements, review meetings, and provide design & solutions for user stories on Guidewire projects.

Your responsibilities include estimating development efforts during sprint planning, configuring and integrating solutions, and developing, testing, and documenting software solutions according to requirements.

What will you do?

• Develop high-quality software solutions following Guidewire best practices.
• Create test data and unit tests to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Perform defect triage and fixes during testing phases.
• Ensure compliance with non-functional, security, regulatory, and other requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare and release software updates.
• Engage in daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to support new opportunities.
• Mentor junior developers.
• Contribute to process improvements within the team.

What are we looking for?

• At least 4 years of software development experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Insurance domain, preferably Property & Casualty / General Insurance.
• At least 2 years of experience with Guidewire InsuranceSuite products (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, or Digital Portals) configuration or integration.
• Proficiency in GOSU, JAVA 5 / J2EE, Web Services, XML, SQL, Gradle, Spring, Hibernate, Castor, REST/JSON, and Enterprise Messaging Systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Tortoise SVN) and ticketing tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC processes is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice to have?

• Client-facing and design experience.
• Expertise in Product Designer / Rating integration.
• Guidewire Certification on the latest version.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to providing you with skills, experience, and training to support your personal and professional development. As a PwC employee, you'll participate in our tailored Operate training framework, which includes externally accredited qualifications.

In addition to project work and training, employees enjoy various benefits:

• Competitive salary plus potential performance-based bonus.
• 25 days of holiday pro-rata, with options to increase.
• Flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs.
• Group pension plan with PwC contributions.

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