What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer - Guidewire PolicyCenter position at UFG?
UFG is currently seeking a Software Engineer - Guidewire PolicyCenter who will help guide the success of the team through the delivery, development, and maintenance of software products. This role helps ensure team cohesion by collaborating with and coaching team members, pursuing opportunities for improving teamwork, and continuously developing their own skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate, and have an innovative and guiding role, in the development and maintenance of software in accordance with the needs of the organization.
- Collaborate as a member of a cross-functional, Agile team to achieve business objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement of the team.
- Exemplify and ensure a quality-driven mindset.
- Provide and receive technical guidance to/from peers.
- Foster development and growth of less experienced developers.
- Troubleshoot complex issues and identify and implement solutions.
- Develop, improve upon, and follow programming and documentation standards.
- Communicate across teams to share knowledge, articulate technical concepts to non-technical personnel, and meet business objectives.
- Demonstrate problem sensitivity.
- Assist with product releases.
- Evaluate software tools and languages for effectiveness.
- As member of an agile team, you may perform duties that are typically performed by other job types.
- As member of an agile team, this role will be accountable to the team Working Agreement and evolving processes developed and adopted by the team.
Job Specifications:
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Associate’s or higher degree in computer science, information technology or related technical field is preferred.
Certifications/Designations:
- Employees are expected to participate in continuing education throughout their careers.
Experience:
- 6 years of experience with software development.
- 6 years of experience with Version Control Software.
- 3 years’ experience in designing multi-tiered architectures and breaking out functionality into discrete reusable components.
- Agile/Scrum experience preferred.
- Insurance experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
- General Office Environment (or remote)
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Disclaimer |
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Additional tasks and requirements may be assigned, as necessitated by business need. UFG retains the right to modify the description of this job at any time.
