Full Stack Developer-Java/Guidewire

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer focused on Java/Guidewire Claimcenter. Be a deep technical expert in the property & casualty insurance claim domain. In this role, you will design and code scalable solutions, influence architecture, and provide guidance through technical excellence. You will work on Guidewire ClaimCenter and its surrounding middleware (Java/SpringBoot, AWS SQS/SNS, AWS Lambdas, AWS PostgreSQL, etc)., * Design robust, high-performance solutions across systems and services

• Serve as a key technical contributor on critical projects or initiatives within the property & casualty insurance claim domain
• Act as a resource for others by sharing deep technical knowledge and context - without formal leadership or management duties
• Evaluate and advocate for improvements in system architecture, technical standards, and development processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and product to align technical implementation with business needs
• Create proof of concepts to demonstrate capabilities
• Enforce standard coding and security best practices
• Work within SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 8 or more years of full stack Java developer experience
• Expert-level understanding of the full SDLC
• Ability to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the software development lifecycle and propose improvements
• Deep familiarity with wide range of software design patterns and architectural principles, applying them to design scalable and maintainable systems
• Guidewire ClaimCenter experience is strongly desired
• Knowledge of auto insurance; commercial & personal auto lines preferred
• Expertise with most of the following: Languages such as Java, Gosu, Kotlin, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
• Standard design patterns
• Spring Boot and container orchestration (EKS/ECS)
• CI/CD, Containerization and Orchestration
• Unit testing and integration testing
• Version control systems (e.g. Git)
• RESTful APIs and microservices
• AI Prompt/Agentic Engineering
• Monitoring and logging via tools like AppDynamics and Splunk
• SQL and secure coding practices
• Cloud-native architecture and AWS services
• Frameworks such as Angular, React, Vue
• This position works at the Kemper office

Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises., Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.