Senior Guidewire Engineer, PolicyCenter

Job Description:

• Write high-quality code for complex scenarios with good test coverage
• Review and translate product requirements into robust designs for modular, configurable, reusable, fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable distributed application systems
• Lead design and code reviews of multiple applications
• Lead the sprint team to deliver new or improved features
• Address impediments to delivering high-quality solutions in the sprint backlog
• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of intended functionality
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within Mercury engineering

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years software programming experience
• 2+ years experience in technologies used at Mercury
• More than 1 year experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
• Proficiency in one or more industry-standard programming languages, such as Java, Python, Go, C++, or JavaScript
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, design patterns, relational databases, NoSQL, and caching solutions
• Experience with REST and gRPC APIs
• Proficiency in message queuing, data streaming, workflow, and integration frameworks
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in DevSecOps
• Experience designing and implementing distributed application systems
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership through mentoring and technical guidance
• Experience driving technical strategy and vision for a team
• Preferred: 6 or more years of experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter configurations and integrations
• Preferred: 4 or more years of experience with Java/J2EE
• Preferred: 2 or more years of experience with Kafka, AWS, S3, Drools, Blaze, etc.
• Preferred: 2 or more years of experience with personal lines products
• Preferred: 1 or more years of experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GUnit
• Preferred: Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
• An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process