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Senior Developer

The Senior Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Guidewire applications within a cloud-based environment. Key duties include conducting code reviews, performing technical investigations, and mentoring junior developers to ensure high-quality code delivery.

  • Hybrid
  • Ottawa, ON
  • Posted Aug 31, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 30, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Job ID: 14372 Job Title: Senior Developer Contract Length: Permanent Location: Hybrid/Remote from within Canada Federal Government Clearance Level Required: None Vacancy Type New Position ________________________________________ About Us Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Senior Developer (Guidewire) for a permanent opportunity with our client. This role is ideal for a hands-on senior developer who thrives in a collaborative environment, can work independently, and delivers high-quality technical solutions while contributing to modernization initiatives across the organization. ________________________________________ Position Summary The Senior Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining Guidewire applications within a cloud-based environment. The successful candidate will hit the ground running, contribute to code reviews and technical investigations, support junior and senior developers, and take ownership of delivering quality code across a variety of mini-projects, refactoring initiatives, and ongoing application enhancements. This role offers strong opportunities for career growth toward an Expert-level technical position. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain Guidewire applications using Gosu and Java. Work within Guidewire Cloud environments to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive technical guidance to development team members. Investigate existing code, troubleshoot complex issues, and recommend effective solutions. Participate in refactoring initiatives and smaller modernization projects. Collaborate with junior and senior developers through day-to-day technical mentorship and knowledge sharing. Contribute to technical discussions and ensure consistent development best practices. Use GitHub for source control and collaborative software development. Work with Informatica and related enterprise integration technologies where required. Take ownership of development deliverables while working independently with minimal supervision. ________________________________________ Required Qualifications 5–7 years of professional software development experience. Strong hands-on experience with Guidewire development. Proficiency with Gosu and Java. Experience working with Guidewire Cloud. Experience using GitHub for version control and collaborative development. Strong ability to understand existing codebases, investigate issues, and perform code reviews. Ability to work independently and deliver quality solutions with minimal direction. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Willingness to obtain or maintain up-to-date Guidewire certifications within the first 3 months of employment if needed. ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications Commercial insurance industry experience. Experience with Informatica. Guidewire certifications that are current and up to date. Previous experience providing mentorship or technical leadership to development teams. Solution design experience within Guidewire environments. Experience contributing to modernization or enterprise refactoring initiatives. ________________________________________ Compensation Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 annually ________________________________________ Benefits Comprehensive benefits package. Pension plan. Four weeks of vacation. Strong work-life balance and flexible work environment. Career stability and long-term growth opportunities. Opportunity to work on meaningful Guidewire modernization initiatives. ________________________________________ Our recruitment process is led by human recruiters who review all applications and make the final hiring decisions. We use AI-assisted tools to help screen and organize applications. These tools do not replace human judgment, and all hiring decisions are made by people. Please note that data collected by the Company may be stored or processed on servers located outside of Canada. ________________________________________ Application Submission Details Submission Deadline Friday, Spetember 4, 2026 - 5:00pm EST How To Apply Click the "APPLY NOW" Button below: ________________________________________ Maplesoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

The Senior Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Guidewire applications within a cloud-based environment. Key duties include conducting code reviews, performing technical investigations, and mentoring junior developers to ensure high-quality code delivery.

Requirements

Candidates need 5–7 years of professional software development experience with strong proficiency in Gosu, Java, and Guidewire Cloud. Experience with GitHub is required, and a willingness to obtain Guidewire certifications within three months is necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package • Pension plan • Four weeks of vacation • Strong work-life balance • Flexible work environment • Career stability and long-term growth opportunities

Listed skills

  • GitHubPreferred
  • TroubleshootingPreferred
  • JavaPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Guidewire
  • Gosu
  • Java
  • Guidewire Cloud
  • GitHub
  • Informatica
  • Code Review
  • Software Development
  • Technical Mentorship
  • Solution Design
  • Refactoring
  • Troubleshooting

Job areas

  • Software
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Consulting
  • Finance & Accounting

Additional details

Minimum experience
5+ years
Apply by
Sep 30, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available