Systems Developer - Guidewire

Company: CGL
Department: IT-Solutions Delivery P/C
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English.

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 Systems Developer you will be a 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 moderately complex and diverse team initiatives with the support of your team members.

• You have experience with at least one of the Guidewire suite of products - PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, or BillingCenter. including configuration and development using Gosu, UI workflows, TeamCity, and Guidewire Studio/IntelliJ.
• Experience integrating Guidewire with external systems via web services, REST/SOAP APIs, Integration Views, Integration Gateway and message queues.
• Experience in Guidewire tools and accelerators, batch processing, and predefined plugins, GUnit, paired with a strong understanding of Guidewire architecture and its internal components.
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) and cloud-native deployments
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Git, Jenkins, and Confluence.
• Guidewire Associate Developer certification is an asset.
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE, Maven/Gradle, Java design principles, unit testing with JUnit, and related web technologies including XML.
• Experience in SQL skills and experience with relational/nosql databases is an asset.

• Translating requirements into a cohesive working plan in accordance with guidelines and standards.
• Writing code to implement functionalities and features of small to medium complexity.
• Creating an implementation and back-out plan for a single system.
• Performing unit testing for developed code, supporting system and user acceptance testing, and resolving defects by troubleshooting root causes.
• Fostering productive relationships with Information Technology (IT) business partners and communicating analysis and results accordingly.
   

• You have 3 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.
  

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

• 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.

Salary information​

Expected salary range $60,574 to $100,956

Salary placement​

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.​

Incentive/Variable pay ​

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.