AC Manila - Guidewire Configuration Developer Manager

Job Requirements and Preferences 

Basic Qualifications 

Minimum Degree Required:  

Bachelor's degree  

Minimum Years of Experience:  

7 to 11 years

Preferred Qualifications 

Preferred Fields of Study:  

Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Engineering and Business, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology  

Certification(s) Preferred:  

Guidewire Certifications in PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and/or ClaimCenter  

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:  

Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:  

• Knowledge of P&C Insurance domain (Policy, Claims, and Billing applications as per product requirements);  

• Knowledge and demonstrated ability with Java or GOSU programming;  

• Knowledge and hands-on experience working with J2EE, Application Servers, XML/Web Services/ RDBMS; and,  

• Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and/or ClaimCenter Configuration development experience.  

Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success managing teams and executing the following areas:  

• Designing, developing, modifying, and deploying software, including object-oriented programming concepts with using design standards and best practices;  

• Planning, designing, developing, modifying, testing, debugging, and maintaining GOSU language application code within Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and/or ClaimCenter;  

• Configuring screen layouts, including creation of new screens (PCFs);  

• Configuring workflows based on business requirements and logic;  

• Configuring operational and administration related parameters such as roles and permissions, user attributes regions, and activity patterns;  

• Resolving issues identified during testing of the configuration requirements;  

• Handling the responsibility of organizing code merges and environment management tasks;  

• Performing minor and major Guidewire software upgrades;  

• Working a Middleware platform like Websphere ESB, MuleSoft, Webmethods or a similar software platform;  

• Working on various data structures and platforms from legacy flat files to complex relational models;  

• Implementing integration modules that can be reused, ensuring loose coupling as well as easy scalability of various systems and its components;  

• Developing GUnit/Junit tests for testing business logic;  

• Designing and developing batch processes inside the Guidewire Centers as well as external batch processes that connects with Guidewire systems; and,  

• Designing and developing adapters and service APIs and Plugin components based on business requirements.  

Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record success in the following areas:  

• Working with a development team using Agile methodology, Source version control, and Release management to deliver user stories and ultimately software;  

• Managing projects, programs, and teams of various sizes;  

• Leading a team of developers and working with both onshore & offshore teams in different time zones;  

• Architecting and creating solution designs and effectively presenting solution architecture with various options and estimates;  

• Assisting in GOSU code reviews, code cleanups and helping to perform sprint demos;  

• Utilizing technical experiences in Java/GOSU to build and maintain integrations for multi-platform applications; and, 

• Designing, developing and deploying complex integrations working with Guidewire software and multi-tier applications and systems.