Systems Developer - Guidewire
The Co-operators2 days ago
Mississauga, Canada +5 moreMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and document system-based solutions and program code.
- Configure and develop Guidewire applications and implement features of small to medium complexity.
- Integrate Guidewire with external systems using web services, APIs, integration tools, and message queues.
- Estimate assigned tasks, complete status reports, and maintain technical documentation.
- Contribute to implementation and back-out plans for individual systems.
- Assist with unit testing, verify functionality, and support system and user acceptance testing.
- Participate in project reviews and provide training, guidance, and support to team members.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
- Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- At least one year of experience with object-oriented programming using Java technology.
- Experience with at least one Guidewire product, including configuration and development using Gosu, UI workflows, TeamCity, and Guidewire Studio/IntelliJ.
- Experience with Guidewire integrations, batch processing, predefined plugins, GUnit, and Guidewire architecture.
- Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform and cloud-native deployments.
- Proficiency in Java/J2EE, Maven or Gradle, Java design principles, JUnit, XML, and related web technologies.
- SQL experience and familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases are an asset.
- Guidewire certification is required or must be obtained within three months.
- Strong English communication skills are required for client and team communication and complex technical documentation.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, relationship-building, and change-influence skills are required.
Benefits
- Regular full-time employment with a hybrid work model requiring two days in the office.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Flexible work options and paid time off.
- Physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days.
- Group retirement savings plans, pension, health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage, mental health support, and an employee assistance program.
- Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required; background screening applies as a condition of employment.
About The Co-operators
The Co-operators is a Canadian financial services co-operative that provides multi-line insurance (home, auto, life, farm, commercial) and wealth management to individuals, families, and businesses. It earns revenue through premiums, investment management, and brokerage services delivered via a national advisor network and digital channels. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, it is member-governed and reports over $56B in assets under management across operations nationwide.