Job Description

On behalf of our prestigious client, a dynamic Data Science start-up based in Belfast, we are seeking an experienced Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer. Our client has made significant strides in the North American Insurance market, aiding their parent company to break the $1 billion revenue barrier through cutting-edge data science and analytics. As they embark on their next phase, they are focused on transforming the digital customer experience within the North American insurance marketplace.

Role Overview

This is a rare opportunity for a skilled Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer to join a ground-breaking team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in a greenfield project, putting their stamp on an innovative platform. Your main role will be to manage, support, and enhance the core Property insurance applications, playing a crucial part in the system modernisation efforts, including the configuration and integration of Guidewire systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of technical design specifications based on functional requirements.
• Design and implementation of comprehensive solutions within Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Provision of architectural design recommendations and effective presentation of solution options with estimates.
• Configuration of components such as Product Model, Rating, Rules, Form Patterns, UW issues, Batch Process, and Message Queue.
• Enhancement of Guidewire Suite integrations and implementation of integrations between PolicyCenter and third-party vendors.
• Adherence to the company\'s software development lifecycle to design, code, configure, test, debug, and document system and application programs.
• Promotion of development standards, Guidewire best practices, and proposing solutions to boost team productivity and business results.
• Active participation in professional development.
• Completion of additional tasks as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter 9+.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter, Java 8+, and SOAP/REST Web Services.
• General understanding of Database normalization concepts and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) tools and related utilities.
• Proven experience in coordinating activities, analytical reasoning, logical problem-solving, and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-paced environment.

Desirable Skills

• Guidewire Professional Certification.
• Knowledge of the Property Insurance domain.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package inclusive of additional benefits.
• Health insurance and a retirement plan/pension.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• Flexibility in schedule with remote working options.
• Employee perks in the office and casual dress code.
• Personalised employee development programmes with a multitude of growth and learning opportunities.
• Free parking and an enticing referral bonus programme.
• Travel opportunities as and when required.

This hybrid/remote working role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a team shaping a cutting-edge InsurTech platform. If you are driven by innovation, strive for excellence and are keen to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking start-up, we want to hear from you. Apply today to be part of this exciting transformation in the North American insurance market.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Java/Javascript/Golang jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Ben Sidebotham on Linkedin or Phone 07946771838.

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