Senior Systems Developer - Guidewire PolicyCenter / ClaimCenter
Top Benefits
About the role
Company: CGL
Department: IT
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant.
The Opportunity:
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.
Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.
As the Senior Systems Developer you will be a driving member of an integral team responsible for developing system-based solutions by formulating programs, developing and maintaining codes and documenting processes for consistency and continuous improvement. You will contribute to a range of highly complex and diverse team initiatives and provide training and support to the members of your team.
Technologies you have experience with:
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Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or ClaimCenter, including configuration and development using Gosu, UI workflows, TeamCity, and Guidewire Studio/IntelliJ.
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Experience in Guidewire tools and accelerators, batch processing, and predefined plugins, paired with a strong understanding of Guidewire architecture and its internal components.
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Experience integrating Guidewire with external systems via web services, REST APIs, and message queues.
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Proficiency in Java/J2EE, Java design principles, unit testing with JUnit, and related web technologies including XML.
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Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Git, Jenkins, and Confluence.
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Guidewire Associate Developer certification is an asset
How you will create impact:
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Leading the process of developing a cohesive plan to determine technologies and options for a working solution.
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Developing new code and leveraging existing code to implement system features of medium to large complexity.
-
Creating an implementation and troubleshooting plan for a single system.
-
Identifying and recommending solutions for application defects, determining root causes and minimizing the introduction of new defects.
-
Performing unit testing and project management activities for small to medium sized initiatives, leading system development project teams and providing guidance to junior team members.
How you will succeed:
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You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
-
You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
-
You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
-
You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
To join our team:
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You have five years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
-
You have completed post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
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Proficiency in English is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority non-francophone clients, groups, teams. Drafting complex English documents and preparing daily reports for anglophone leaders. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.
What you need to know:
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You will travel occasionally.
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Rotational on-call schedule, with shifts during evenings and weekends.
-
Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
-
You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
What’s in it for you?
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program
#LI-AG1
About Co-operators
As a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators offers multi-line insurance and wealth products, services, and advice to build financial strength and security. With over $56 billion in assets under management, we provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, wealth management, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. We are governed by member organizations, including co-operative organizations, credit union centrals and representative farm organizations.
We are rooted in the idea that together, we are stronger, safer, and more resilient. Our vision to be a catalyst for a sustainable society is reflected in everything we do, including our community investment programs, strategic partnerships, and active volunteerism. We champion and fund the development of community-oriented co-operatives and social enterprises, invest for positive impact, and work hard to contribute to communities across Canada by supporting financial literacy, mental health, flood safety, and sustainability initiatives and programming.
With over 600 locations across the country, over 6,000 employees and a dedicated financial advisor network of over 2,500 licensed insurance representatives, we remain true to our roots: putting the needs of our clients and our communities first.
Our response to COVID-19 As an essential service, we took immediate steps to ensure the health and safety of our people, clients, and communities. We’re following the direction of Health Canada as we roll out a phased return to corporate and local offices across the country. If you have applied for a posted role, a recruiter will be in touch with an update. Currently, all interviews are being conducted remotely.
Senior Systems Developer - Guidewire PolicyCenter / ClaimCenter
Top Benefits
About the role
Company: CGL
Department: IT
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant.
The Opportunity:
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.
Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.
As the Senior Systems Developer you will be a driving member of an integral team responsible for developing system-based solutions by formulating programs, developing and maintaining codes and documenting processes for consistency and continuous improvement. You will contribute to a range of highly complex and diverse team initiatives and provide training and support to the members of your team.
Technologies you have experience with:
-
Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or ClaimCenter, including configuration and development using Gosu, UI workflows, TeamCity, and Guidewire Studio/IntelliJ.
-
Experience in Guidewire tools and accelerators, batch processing, and predefined plugins, paired with a strong understanding of Guidewire architecture and its internal components.
-
Experience integrating Guidewire with external systems via web services, REST APIs, and message queues.
-
Proficiency in Java/J2EE, Java design principles, unit testing with JUnit, and related web technologies including XML.
-
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Git, Jenkins, and Confluence.
-
Guidewire Associate Developer certification is an asset
How you will create impact:
-
Leading the process of developing a cohesive plan to determine technologies and options for a working solution.
-
Developing new code and leveraging existing code to implement system features of medium to large complexity.
-
Creating an implementation and troubleshooting plan for a single system.
-
Identifying and recommending solutions for application defects, determining root causes and minimizing the introduction of new defects.
-
Performing unit testing and project management activities for small to medium sized initiatives, leading system development project teams and providing guidance to junior team members.
How you will succeed:
-
You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
-
You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
-
You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
-
You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
To join our team:
-
You have five years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
-
You have completed post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
-
Proficiency in English is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority non-francophone clients, groups, teams. Drafting complex English documents and preparing daily reports for anglophone leaders. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.
What you need to know:
-
You will travel occasionally.
-
Rotational on-call schedule, with shifts during evenings and weekends.
-
Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
-
You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
What’s in it for you?
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program
#LI-AG1
About Co-operators
As a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators offers multi-line insurance and wealth products, services, and advice to build financial strength and security. With over $56 billion in assets under management, we provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, wealth management, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. We are governed by member organizations, including co-operative organizations, credit union centrals and representative farm organizations.
We are rooted in the idea that together, we are stronger, safer, and more resilient. Our vision to be a catalyst for a sustainable society is reflected in everything we do, including our community investment programs, strategic partnerships, and active volunteerism. We champion and fund the development of community-oriented co-operatives and social enterprises, invest for positive impact, and work hard to contribute to communities across Canada by supporting financial literacy, mental health, flood safety, and sustainability initiatives and programming.
With over 600 locations across the country, over 6,000 employees and a dedicated financial advisor network of over 2,500 licensed insurance representatives, we remain true to our roots: putting the needs of our clients and our communities first.
Our response to COVID-19 As an essential service, we took immediate steps to ensure the health and safety of our people, clients, and communities. We’re following the direction of Health Canada as we roll out a phased return to corporate and local offices across the country. If you have applied for a posted role, a recruiter will be in touch with an update. Currently, all interviews are being conducted remotely.