The Opportunity
Cordova is seeking a high-performing Senior Software Developer to lead the design, development, and modernization of our client’s Guidewire Cloud platform. This is a senior-level role that demands a rare blend of deep Guidewire expertise and proficiency in a modern full-stack environment.
You will act as a technical anchor, providing leadership to project stakeholders and mentoring junior developers. Your goal will be to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions that leverage Java/Gosu to drive the future of insurance technology.
Key Responsibilities
Guidewire Platform Leadership
End-to-End Implementation: Lead the configuration and customization of PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter.
Gosu Development: Design and develop Gosu-based business rules, product models, workflows, and data models.
Integrations: Create and modify complex Guidewire Integrations using REST APIs, SOAP, message-based systems, and batch jobs.
Cloud Upgrades: Perform Guidewire Cloud upgrades and integrate with Enterprise Engage (Portal/Edge) and DataHub/InfoCenter.
Architecture & Development
Full-Stack Coding: Design and deploy applications utilizing Java/Gosu.
Database Management: Build, maintain, and monitor SQL databases and related software to support high-performance website operations.
Standards Advocacy: Help define and enforce software development patterns, design standards, and best practices.
Quality Assurance: Participate in rigorous code reviews, unit testing, and performance tuning to ensure 99.9% application reliability.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Technical Mentorship: Serve as the go-to resource for Software Developers, providing guidance on coding practices and complex problem-solving.
Stakeholder Alignment: Coordinate with business analysts and user departments to translate complex business requirements into technical design specifications.
Agile Excellence: Thrive in an Agile/Scrum environment, actively contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and senior-level development experience.
Certifications: Guidewire Cloud Developer Certification is required.
Platform Expertise: Extensive experience with the Guidewire ecosystem and Java/Gosu.
Tech Stack: Strong proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript (React), and SQL Server.
Version Control: Expertise in Git or SVN.
Core Competencies
Architectural Mindset: Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), clean code principles, and design patterns.
Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
Initiative: Ability to work on one’s own initiative, recognizing the critical timeliness of insurance-sector deliverables.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and senior-level development experience
- Guidewire Cloud Developer Certification
- Extensive experience with the Guidewire ecosystem
- Strong proficiency in Java and Gosu
- Strong proficiency in HTML5 and JavaScript with React
- Strong proficiency in SQL Server
- Expertise with Git or SVN
- Experience with object-oriented programming, clean code principles, and design patterns
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time-sensitive insurance-sector deliverables
What We Do
Cordova is a technology services company that connects exceptional technical talent with companies building the future. It provides direct-hire and contract recruiting for software engineers, data professionals, and technical leaders, alongside AI advisory, agentic systems, staff augmentation, dedicated teams, and custom software development. Founded in Omaha in 2016, Cordova serves organizations and candidates through a nationwide franchise network designed to deliver meaningful growth.
