Software Engineer Lead - Guidewire

Company Overview

Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of automobile, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Alfa is known for its superior customer service and boasts 94% claims satisfaction. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states.

Working as a Software Engineer Lead for Alfa Insurance offers a remarkable opportunity that extends beyond the mere task of designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. It entails joining a revered company built on principles of faith, family, community, and unwavering integrity. By becoming a member of the Alfa family, you can uncover your true purpose and actively contribute to enhancing the lives of our valued policyholders and making a positive impact in your community.

As a Software Engineer Lead, you will play a vital role in designing, building, and supporting Guidewire software applications and integrations. You will be a part of our dynamic Guidewire Configuration Team where you will apply your expertise in gathering, documenting, understanding, and articulating functional and non-functional already defined business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the ClaimCenter/Contact Manager Configuration team.


• Responsible for designing, developing, releasing, and maintaining designated software applications.


• Gather, document, understand, and articulate functional, non-functional, and business requirements that are already defined.


• Perform unit, regression, and integrations testing for application changes to ensure high quality.


• Track and monitor production systems for issue identification and prevention across multiple environments and operating platforms.


• Research and troubleshoot issues across different functional teams in order to rectify system problems in a timely manner.


• Communicate status updates with team members and leaders to ensure timely completion of deliverables.


• Becomes familiar with Alfa’s interconnected technology framework and systems in order to understand impact of software changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area of study related to Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering is required. Or bachelor’s degree required with 10 years’ experience in software development.


• At least 3 years of on-the-job experience coding and developing in Guidewire is required. Or at least 2 years of on-the-job experience coding and developing in Guidewire required and having attained the “GW Certified Professional” certification


• Experience in Java, GOSU, XML, Insurance Vertical Experience, SQL Server, a modern code repository (i.e. BitBucket, GitHub, etc.).


• Competent communication skills, including clear and timely communication on business issues and assignments with peers, management and product owners.


• Guidewire ClaimCenter experience is preferred.


• Ability to quickly learn and comprehend insurance-related topics and relate that knowledge to the development process.


• Possess the ability to work efficiently during core business hours while effectively managing time.

Benefits/Perks

• Opportunity for annual performance bonus


• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)


• Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan


• Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for new hires


• Short-term and long-term disability


• Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings


• Opportunities for advancement


• Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa


• College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama

Compensation: $95,784.00 per year

Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of auto, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Alfa® is known for its superior customer service and boasts 94% claims satisfaction. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states.

Working for Alfa Insurance® is more than just servicing customers and selling insurance. It’s becoming part of a well-respected company that is based on our core 4 values of faith, family, community and integrity.