Senior Software Engineer Guidewire

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Company Overview

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 as a Senior Software Engineer for Alfa Insurance offers a remarkable opportunity that extends beyond the mere task of designing, developing, and supporting software applications and integrations. releasing, and maintaining designated 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.

Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing and developing Guidewire software applications and related components both independently and as part of a team. 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

• Candidate will work on the Guidewire Configuration Team and be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting the software applications and integrations.
• Gathers, documents, understands, and articulates functional, non-functional and business requirements that are already defined.
• Designs and develop Guidewire software application and related components both independently and as part of a team.
• 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.
• Becomes familiar with Alfas interconnected technology framework and systems in order to understand the 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 bachelors degree required with 10 years experience in software development.
• At least 3 years of on-the-job experience coding and developing in Guidewire required. Or at least 2 years of on-the-job experience coding and developing in Guidewire and having attained the GW Certified Professional certification.
• Experience in Java, GOSU, XML, Insurance Vertical Experience, SQL Server, a modern code repository, (ie. BitBucket, GitHub, etc.).
• Claims Center experience is a plus.
• Proven experience in or knowledge of all SDLC components. Competent communication skills (sending and receiving), including clear and timely communication on business issues and assignments with peers, management, and product owners.

This position will allow for remote work in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Virginia. Applicant may be required to travel to Montgomery corporate headquarters at supervisor's request for meetings and/or training sessions.

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
• Fitness center
• Onsite cafeteria
• Access to onsite childcare center

This is a remote position.