Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer : Agile Dev Team Member III

Our Client is one of the United States’ largest insurers, providing a wide range of insurance and financial services products with gross written premium well over US$25 Billion (P&C). They proudly serve more than 10 million U.S. households with more than 19 million individual policies across all 50 states through the efforts of over 48,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 18,500 employees. Finally, our Client is part of one the largest Insurance Groups in the world.

Team Function:

The Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer III will have collective responsibility for the design, development, testing and/or deployment of system functionality. Focus is primarily a development discipline which provides technical feasibility using a range of coding methods and adheres to coding standards to ensure consistent style and format. Ensures systems are high in code and component quality, and are easily modified to support future requirements with support and limited guidance of more senior developers or architects. Focus on testing discipline ensures the end product meets the business acceptance criteria and non -functional requirements. Defines and executes tests early, often, and at multiple levels depending on their level of experience. Based on their business products, processes and system knowledge, they provide broad level of thinking for exceptions and other unexpected ways users may interact with systems. Utilizes intermediate testing techniques and tools.

Role Description:

• Analyzes and documents the requirements and approaches to data conversion and data modeling.
• Quality checks program code, related objects and documentation.
• Delivers working code each sprint.
• Demonstrates ability to read and write simple code.
• Modifies code in an existing file.
• Executes basic data creation tools and reads automation test results.
• Demonstrates understanding of the fundamentals of automation tools and framework.
• Analyzes system and business requirements for testability. Identifies complex errors that occur in standard application testing.
• Develops, documents, executes, and maintains test cases and test data.
• Reports status of test plan execution through defect logs and defect tracking system.
• Defines comprehensive test plans needed to achieve appropriate level of coverage.
• Analyzes test results and assists with trouble-shooting and root cause analysis.
• Utilizes standard testing tools such as data creation, run batch processes and test automation tools.
• Provides guidance to others as needed.
• Applies Risk Based Testing techniques to planning and execution.
• Writes test cases describing business behavior to facilitate automation.
• Mentors junior team members in test planning and execution techniques. 
• Contributes to the overall test strategy with limited ability.
• Assists with resolution of environmental issues.
• Supports application development, implementation, and user training activities, as required.
• Participates in key ceremonies to drive execution, improve flow and ensure transparency.
• May provide limited guidance to junior team members, when needed. 
• Plans work via the preparation for and participation in Program Increment (PI) Planning and Sprint
• Planning, which includes developing and committing to Team PI Objectives and Sprint goals.
• Demonstrates working code to Product and Business Owners and supports the Product Owner in the execution of the iteration and PI System Demos.
• Actively participates in the Sprint Retrospectives and Inspect
• Adapt to timely discuss opportunities for improvement and are responsible for carrying out the execution of improvement stories.
• Participates in Daily Stands-ups to assess progress toward sprint goals and raise impediments.
• Participates in on-going and scheduled Backlog Refinement sessions.
• Demonstrates ongoing desire for continuous improvement and building knowledge in area of expertise.
• Actively seeks out development opportunities to further develop T-shaped skills and become a more cross-functional contributor.
• Practices continuous exploration, continuous integration and continuous deployment necessary for building the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and implementing DevOps.
• Offers innovative ideas within area of focus to improve processes.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of current state and seeks out opportunities for improvement.
• Conducts research, design, prototyping and other exploration activities which fosters innovation and builds alignment between the customer need and what is delivered. Implements innovative ideas within area of focus.
• Actively participates in Agile Dev Team Member Community of Practice (CoP) and elicits contributions from group members.
• Plans and conducts CoP sessions.
• Effectively manages the communications and action items resulting from the sessions. Performs other functions as assigned.

Requirements

Total Work Experience : 4years to 6 years

English Proficiency :Fluent

Required Education : Bachelor

Skills Required :

Knowledge of Personal Lines Insurance domain (Guidewire Policy Center applications as per product requirements).

Knowledge and demonstrated ability with Java or GOSU programming. Knowledge of J2EE, Application Servers, XML/Web Services/ RDBMS.

Benefits

This position comes with competitive compensation and benefits package:

1. Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
2. Comprehensive benefits package
3. Home Office model
4. Career development and training opportunities
5. Flexible work arrangements (remote and/or office-based)
6. Dynamic and inclusive work culture within a globally known group
7. Private Health Insurance
8. Pension Plan
9. Paid Time Off
10. Training & Development
11. *Note: Benefits differ based on employee level