Guidewire Developer

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The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have experience in Guidewire and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Guidewire Developer to develop & customize Guidewire Applications.

Reporting to the Zurich Canada's Core Platforms Delivery Lead, you will help in customizing user interfaces, workflows, and business logic using Guidewire Studio and Gosu (Guidewire’s programming language).

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This posting is for a new vacancy.

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

What you will do

• Configuration, java development, and exposure to SDLC, Java EE and Gosu.
• Full SDLC and appreciation for Iterative (Agile) development lifecycle as used in Guidewire implementations.
• Guidewire implementation and product configuration, configuring and developing.
• Guidewire Configuration Development (Expertise in GOSU, Rules Engine, Data Model, PCF, Wizards, Workflow, Activity etc.), leveraging XML, GUnit, Jenkins, GIT / Subversion / TFS, Code Coverage and Code Scan Plugin / Tools.
• Assertive and inspiring leadership, bringing out the best in individuals to develop a strong configuration team that delivers quality configurations.
• Large-scale project work within policy admin or claims systems, encompassing all phases of the project lifecycle from scoping and planning, requirements gathering, design, development, and testing.
• Support Guidewire, applying strong Object-Oriented Analysis and Programming experience.
• Integration development, applying JMS / Queue development.
• Analysis and resolution of Guidewire or other application performance issues.
• Integration to complex legacy mainframe applications.
• Quality check program code, related objects, and documentation.
• Respond to Production Support issues.
• Work with business as required.
• Analyze programs to ensure that they efficiently use computer and storage resources; recommend appropriate changes as necessary.
• Conduct preliminary estimates / Rough Order of Magnitude for the level of effort of new / change to application functionality.
• Analyze and make recommendations for the need for system backup, security, restart / recovery, balancing & controls; recommend approaches for meeting such needs.
• Analyze and document the requirements and approaches to data conversion and data modelling.

Job Qualifications - What You Bring To The Table

Required Qualifications

And

Preferred

At Zurich Canada, we are committed to pay equity. We determine compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is 78,800 - 129,000. This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary depending on factors like office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable compensation range, but starting salaries may exceed this range based on a candidate’s skills and experience.

Our Culture

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.

A future with Zurich

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal : exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Insurance and Financial Services

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