Guidewire Technical Lead
Our Opportunity
Insurance Solutions within Business Technology Solutions seeks an innovative Technical Lead for a Guidewire based solution to support a global, business critical application.
In this challenging role you will oversee the application development team and the tasks they undertake to ensure delivery meets required Guidewire standards and quality. You will collaborate in a large team, primarily with the developers and IT Architect along with Business Analysts, testers, and business stakeholders spread around the world who work to build, implement, operate, and maintain new underwriting pricing products across multiple Commercial Insurance lines of business.
Additionally, you will have the chance to work in an agile environment collaborating and communicating with peers and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation on a daily basis.
Your role
As a Guidewire Technical Lead your main responsibilities will be:
Development team manager and coach
Motivating the development team, creating a space where they can ask questions and voice their concerns and being transparent with the team about challenges, failures, and successes
Close oversight of complex development work
Leads investigation and resolution efforts for critical defects and incidents
Keep up to date with industry knowledge and technology and capture opportunities to improve the codebase
Provides technical guidance with an eye for future proofing future upgrades
Defines the coding standards in conformity to Guidewire standards and best practices and guarantees developers adherence to these
Concurs with the scrum master to guarantee developers adherence to SDLC processes
Guarantees development processes are applied: automated code inspections, peer reviews, documentation
Owns design spikes
Analyzing existing codebase and schedule training sessions and meetings to discuss improvements
Supports Solution Design and BA activities (attend BA meetings with Business/SMEs on stories with backend complexity)
Your Skills and Experience
As a Guidewire Technical Lead your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
Fluent in written and spoken English
2 + years in a similar lead role
3+ years in a Guidewire development role using PolicyCentre v8 or above
Clear understanding of integration patterns and Guidewires available technologies up to version 10
Clear understanding of Guidewires best practices up to version 10
Obsession for code quality and application of Guidewires best practices
Clear understanding of Guidewires Policy Center OOTB data model and product model. V8 or above.
Guidewire Policy Center Specialist or Ace certification, preferably in the integrations area. V8 or above.
Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively with teams to solve business challenges
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Strong leadership and organizational abilities
Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
Analytical thinking and quick to identify problems
Affinity for detail, design, quality, process
Fast learning, self-motivated, proactive, and able to show initiative
Positive attitude with ability to adapt in a changing environment
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
Additional value for this role:
Certified in Guidewire Policy Center v10 or above. Specialist or Ace level
Certified in Guidewire Integrations v10 or above. Specialist or Ace level
Knowledge of Guidewire Cloud Platform innovations
Experience in performances troubleshooting on Guidewire
Experience in P&C insurance and / or commercial lines
Bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Additional Information
As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus we offer benefits package which includes:
Option to work remotely within Spain even up to 100% - you choose
Flexible working hours
Wide range of internal and external trainings
Free English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs
Ticket restaurant
Life Insurance
Pension Plan - after 1 year in the company
Referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you
Special banking and insurance conditions
Exclusive Employees discounts
Primary work location is Barcelona, Poblenou. Please apply with your CV in English by clicking on the button “Apply online”.
Who we are
Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. Youd give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. Its a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.
You are the heart & soul of Zurich!
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.
Lets continue to grow together!
Location(s): ES - Barcelona
Remote working:
Schedule: Full Time
Recruiter name: Alvaro Gallego Zazo
Zurich
Fecha de publicación: 26/06/2023
