Software Development Lead - Guidewire PolicyCenter

ConglomerateIT LLC
New Hartford, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 158K

Job location

New Hartford, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Software Engineering
Software Systems
Camel
Guidewire PolicyCenter
Event Driven Architecture
Cloud Integration
Webhooks
Devsecops
Guidewire

Job description

As a Software Development Lead, you'll act as the subject matter expert who builds and configures software systems across the full product lifecycle. You'll head up the design and rollout of forward-thinking Guidewire solutions while owning team decisions and handling stakeholder expectations. The position mixes higher-level technical architecture with direct, hands-on mentorship so project targets are hit inside a collaborative setting. Responsibilities Drive the design and delivery of inventive software solutions that fit client needs. Run team meetings that promote collaboration and keep everyone aligned on project goals. Coach team members to grow their skills and build a habit of continuous improvement. Break down project requirements and convert them into technical specs for the dev team. Assess and bring in new technologies to lift system performance and the user experience. Own team decisions, manage stakeholders, and weigh in on key calls., Java Design Innovation Technical Architecture Candidate Traits A collaborative leader who can rally the team toward alignment. A strong mentor centered on continuous improvement. A deep subject matter expert who can manage stakeholder relationships., Lead the design, build, and integration of Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions. Turn complicated project requirements into clear technical specs for dev teams. Mentor junior developers and run collaborative team meetings. Evaluate new technologies to tune system performance and user experience. Handle stakeholder communication around technical decisions and project milestones. Additional Technical Notes The ideal candidate has moved past legacy messaging into the modern Guidewire Cloud Integration Gateway (IG) and the App Events framework. Integration Gateway (IG): Must show Java (Apache Camel) proficiency. IG is built on Camel - without it, the required custom transformations aren't possible. App Events: Centered on event-driven architecture (webhooks/REST) in the recent cloud releases (Niseko, Oulu, or Las Lenas). APD Maturity: Experience needs to cover using Advanced Product Designer for live code/entity generation, not just product modeling. Hybrid (3 days onsite) - Hartford, CT; Hunt Valley, MD; St Paul, MN; Atlanta, GA. Strictly Required (Non-Negotiable) Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration on a current Cloud version (e.g., Niseko, Oulu, or Las Lenas). An on-premise version 10 certification no longer suffices for this cloud-native role. Preferred "Gold Standard" (Tie-Breakers) Guidewire ACE (PolicyCenter or Integration): The top tier of technical validation. ACE cert + Cloud experience is the strongest profile. Guidewire Cloud Technical Certification: Specifically confirms knowledge of the Cloud Assurance API (CAA) and Integration Gateway. AWS Certified Developer/Architect: Since Guidewire Cloud runs on AWS, this is a major nice-to-have for infrastructure-related work., DevSecOps Mission Systems Software Engineer The Opportunity: As a Full-Stack Developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast and agile enviro…

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Requirements

Hands-on PolicyCenter background. Genuine Guidewire development and integration work - not support-only. The person must be able to dive into Guidewire code, build APIs, and write integrations themselves. Guidewire certification is mandatory (full certification, not Specialist-level). ACE certification is a bonus. Located in, or willing to relocate to, Hartford, Atlanta, or Maryland (3 days onsite). A true player-coach: writes code directly but can also run a small offshore team., Technical lead background (at least 2 years) Solid hands-on depth and the ability to field technical questions directly Level 8 profile (roughly 5 8 years of experience) Top 3 Required Skills Guidewire PolicyCenter (Expert/P4) 8+ years Guidewire Integration 5+ years Guidewire Advanced Product Designer 5+ years Guidewire Certification, Guidewire PolicyCenter: Expert level (8+ years total experience preferred)., Guidewire PolicyCenter (Expert/P4) 8+ years Guidewire Integration 5+ years Guidewire Advanced Product Designer 5+ years

Benefits & conditions

  • $69,300-158,000 per year

About the company

Guidewire Certification Disqualifiers Non-local candidates. Missing mandatory Guidewire platform-specific experience. Unable to work the hybrid schedule (3 days onsite). Founded in 2014, is a global leader in delivering innovative IT solutions and services. Headquartered in the USA with a presence in the UK, Canada, and India, we specialize in offering industry-leading expertise and cutting-edge products that help our clients maximize their technological investments. Our focus on best-in-class solutions, a highly knowledgeable team, and proactive talent mapping ensure we remain at the forefront of the IT industry. ConglomerateIT is driven by our Center for Excellence and Innovation, an initiative dedicated to keeping us ahead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We understand that building strong relationships is key to our success, and this commitment has enabled us to partner with Fortune 500 companies and leading system integrators worldwide. Our ability to provide local talent on a global scale ensures that we can meet the contingent project requirements of our clients efficiently and effectively.

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