Job Description

Position: Senior Systems Developer - Guidewire 

Location: [Calgary, Saskatchewan, Toronto, Mississauga, Burlington and Guelph] | Flexible/Hybrid Work Options Available

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society. They prioritize their people, ensuring a strong culture and development opportunities that enable their team to thrive. You will join a team that cares passionately about its employees, clients, and communities.

Their Information Technology team is a strategic leader in applying technology to power business strategies. They are known for connecting visionary ideas with practical solutions to create significant value. Their success is driven by a skilled and diverse team passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.

They are seeking a Senior Systems Developer to act as a driving force on their team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and implementing robust system solutions. You will lead complex initiatives, mentor junior developers, and play a key role in their continuous improvement journey.

Your Impact: Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Development:

• Lead the planning process to evaluate technologies and design cohesive, effective solutions for complex business needs.

• Develop new code and leverage existing code to implement system features of medium to large complexity.

• Create detailed implementation and troubleshooting plans for critical systems.

Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance:

• Identify, recommend, and implement solutions for application defects; perform root cause analysis to prevent future issues.

• Lead system development project teams for small to medium-sized initiatives.

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior team members.

• Perform rigorous unit testing and manage project management activities to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

System Integration & Maintenance:

• Design and maintain integrations between Guidewire and external systems using web services, REST APIs, and message queues.

• Develop and maintain code, and document processes to ensure consistency and enable continuous improvement.

What You Bring: Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in software development within an Information Technology environment.

• Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Proven, hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or ClaimCenter, including:

  • Configuration and development using Gosu.

  • Building and customizing UI and workflows.

  • Working with Guidewire Studio/IntelliJ and TeamCity.

• Strong understanding of Guidewire architecture, internal components, and experience with tools, accelerators, batch processing, and plugins.

• Proficiency in Java/J2EE, Java design principles, and unit testing with JUnit.

• Experience with web technologies such as XML, and integrating systems via REST APIs and message queues.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, Git, Jenkins, and Confluence.

• Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is essential for this role.

Nice-to-Have Assets:

• Guidewire Associate Developer or higher certification is a strong asset.

How You Will Succeed: Key Competencies

• Innovative Mindset: You proactively seek to improve operational efficiencies and influence positive change, always with a focus on client needs.

• Critical Thinking: You excel at recognizing assumptions, evaluating arguments, drawing conclusions, and proposing effective solutions.

• Collaborative Communicator: You build trusting relationships and communicate clearly to convey messages and explore diverse points of view.

• Developer of People: You provide thoughtful guidance and mentorship to support the growth and development of your colleagues.

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule, which includes shifts during evenings and weekends.

• Extended work hours (including evenings and weekends) may be required to meet project deadlines.

• The successful candidate will be subject to a Background Check as a condition of employment.

What Our Client Offers

Our client is committed to your success and well-being. When you join their team, you can expect:

• Growth & Development: Training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.

• Flexibility & Time Off: Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.

• Holistic Well-being: A comprehensive approach to your wellness, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive, inclusive culture.

• Community Involvement: Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.

• Competitive Compensation: In addition to a competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees benefit from a total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension, comprehensive benefits, and an employee assistance program.
  
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