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Application Developer Sr

Munich Re
Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

We’re adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. We will consider a range of experience for this role and the offer will be commensurate with that.

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The Company

As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

The Senior Application Developer Guidewire will be a critical part of our development team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our complex legacy applications and systems using the Guidewire suite of technologies and other technologies when appropriate. They will be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. This role requires deep technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor and guide our support teams. The Senior Application Developer will mainly support our Guidewire Policy, Guidewire Billing, Guidewire Digital and surrounding application assets and execute assigned development efforts. They will partner with the respective Product Manager, Business Owner, and Solution Architect to support the overall Policy administration strategy for HSB.

Functions :

  • Work as a member of a strong product team supporting project initiatives in the Guidewire Policy and Billing space. Specifies, designs, codes, and takes responsibility for large or complex systems. Selects appropriate design standards, methods, and tools, consistent with agreed enterprise and solution architectures and ensures they are applied effectively. Sets policy and standards for solution development projects. Promotes benefits of addressing security issues. Supports the design of system architecture and related interfaces. Coaches Application Developers in software development capabilities. Steers and controls the integration build, accepts software modules from Application Developers and produces software builds for loading into the target environment. Steers and controls the coding quality.
  • Work with support teams to ensure current service levels are being met for Guidewire application suite including Policy, Billing and Claims. Interface with Business customers to ensure the best possible operation, performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. Collaborate with product managers and business owners to design features, prioritize tasks, and provide realistic code estimates and timelines. Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code leveraging agreed or established specifications and standards. Maintain / create and / or direct the completion of the required business and / or technical documentation supporting the product needs, including documentation for security and operational compliance. Manage development activities ensuring code quality via code reviews; release management; guide / mentor developers; assist solving problems; drive for continued improvements.
  • Provide and support analysis and problem-solving of incidents.

Education and Experience :

  • Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 7 years of experience in building / leading / developing / working in software development setting
  • 4 years of experience in Guidewire software development
  • Ace Certification in Guidewire InsuranceSuite and Digital
  • Understanding of product models
  • Working experience of integrations in Guidewire products (ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, Jutro)
  • Design and development experience in Guidewire using Webservices, SOA, Plug-ins, Messaging, API, EDGE API, and associated technologies
  • Guidewire configuration skills – APD, Rules, PCFs, entity extensions, product administration
  • Prior Guidewire self-managed and Guidewire Cloud implementation experience
  • API management experience in Azure APIM or other similar API gateways
  • Exposure to Cloud Infrastructure and Services
  • Strong JAVA / JEE and SQL experience
  • Defining and exposing micro-services
  • Experience with large scale transformation projects
  • Experience working in a product team structure using common principles and practices
  • Experience working within the primary insurance industry preferred
  • Experience in leading (directly or indirectly) a team of onsite-offshore development resources required
  • Knowledge and Skills :

  • Strong knowledge of tools, methodologies, and procedures in an agile framework
  • Consulting and collaborative working style creating a culture of accountability and sharing
  • Problem-solving, analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and simplify complex concepts and issues
  • Works well within a collaborative team setting
  • Customer focus with demonstrated customer engagement skills (relationship / team builder)
  • Ability to work in a global, demanding environment, dealing with ambiguity
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience with microservices architecture
  • Experience with Azure DevOps
  • Ability to provide leadership in the end-to-end design, development and delivery of technology-enabled applications, products, and services
  • At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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