F&IT - Guidewire Policy Center Config Developer - Manager

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Insurance

Specialism

Guidewire

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within Functional and Industry Technologies services will provide you with the opportunity to build secure and new digital experiences for customers employees and suppliers. We focus on improving apps or developing new apps for traditional and mobile devices as well as conducting usability testing to find ways to improve our clients user experience.

As part of our team youll help clients harness technology systems in financial services focusing on areas such as insurance sales performance management retirement and pension asset management and banking & capital markets.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines geographies and career paths and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers now and in the future.

As a Manager youll work as part of a team of problem solvers helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others recognise their strengths and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firms/clients expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firms code of ethics and business conduct.

The Opportunity
When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs) you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services from Advisory to Assurance Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs youll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.
As part of the Guidewire Configuration Developer team you design develop and deploy software solutions tailored to client needs. As a Manager you lead and mentor teams manage projects and execute strategic plans successfully. Your proficiency in Java GOSU programming and Guidewire systems is crucial in configuring workflows resolving issues and performing software upgrades to meet business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Hands on experience in of the Guidewire products in PolicyCenter - Configuration

• Well versed in one of streams - Configuration / Integration / Conversion

• Strong knowledge in Guidewire platform (Gosu scripting / UI / Data Model)

• Good knowledge in Webservices XML and ant script

• Experience on any database Oracle / SQL Server and well versed in SQL

• Strong knowledge in Guidewire platform (Gosu scripting / UI / Data Model)

• Good knowledge in Web services XML

• Experience on any database Oracle / SQL Server and well versed in SQL

• Experience in SCRUM Agile prefer Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

• Good knowledge of any server such as Tomcat / JBoss

• Good written and oral communication

• Excellent analytical skill

• Sound knowledge in software architecture and design patterns

• Must have estimation team leading code review and mentoring skills

• Worked on at least two Guidewire implementations

• Good to have skills: Thunderhead/ MuleSoft Integration experience

• Exposure to SCM tool such as GIT SVN & DevOps skills

• Knowledge of any servers / containers such as Tomcat / JBoss / WebSphere

• Exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS Azure ..

• Good written and oral communication

• Excellent analytical skill

• Scrum or SAFe or other Agile delivery ways

• Insurance domain knowledge

What You Must Have

- Bachelors Degree
- 8 years of experience
- Java
- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• 10 years of experience preferred - Proficiency in Property & Casualty Insurance domain

• Skill in Guidewire Product Suite - Experience in Agile SCRUM or SAFe methodology

• Competent solution evaluation skills

• Ability to build and maintain client relationships

• Experience in developing impactful presentations

• Contribution to Insurance CoE and training initiatives

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Coaching and Feedback Communication Creativity Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Guidewire BillingCenter Guidewire BillingCenter Configuration Guidewire ClaimCenter GuideWire Integration Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Learning Agility Optimism PolicyCenter (Software) Professional Courage Relationship Building Self-Awareness Service Excellence Software Development Software Development Methodology 3 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

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