Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field., 4+ years of experience in software development, particularly with Guidewire products., Strong knowledge of Java, SQL, and web services., Experience in Agile SCRUM or SAFe methodology, with good analytical and communication skills..

Key responsibilities:

Support sprint planning and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Analyze client requirements and provide design and development solutions.

Guide the team on tasks, perform design and code reviews, and support testing.

Participate in scrum calls, provide status reports, and engage in training and recruitment activities.

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Insurance

Specialism

Guidewire

Management Level

Senior Associate

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, you’ll 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 an Associate, you'll 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:

Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
Share and collaborate effectively with others.
Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
Build and maintain an internal and external network.
Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
Uphold the firm's 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, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll 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 configure and customize software solutions to meet client needs. As a Senior Associate you analyze complex problems, mentor others, and uphold elevated standards. You focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context, while navigating increasingly complex situations to grow your personal brand and technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

Support sprint planning and collaborate with other teams from different locations and client.
Analyze client requirements.
Review estimates and suggest updates.
Complete design and develop accordingly in a timely fashion.
Guide the team on tasks.
Perform design and code review.
Support testing and client queries.
Interface and communicate with the onsite team.
Participate in scrum calls and provide status reports.

Take part in CoE activities, trainings, recruitments as required and interested.

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree
- 4+ years of experience
- Java
- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart-

Hands-on experience in Guidewire products BillingCenter.
Well versed in one of the streams – Configuration.
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.
Exposure to SCM tool such as GIT, TFS, SVN, etc.
Good knowledge of any servers / containers such as Tomcat / JBoss / Websphere.
Exposure to cloud technolgies such as AWS, Azure.
Good written and oral communication.
Excellent analytical skill.
Experience in Agile SCRUM or SAFe methodology.
Insurance domain knowledge.
Sound knowledge in software architecture and design patterns.
Must have estimation, team leading, code review and mentoring skills.
At least two Guidewire implementations.
Good estimation skills.
Good to have skills: MuleSoft, Spring / Hibernate.

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, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Guidewire BillingCenter, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Guidewire InsuranceSuite, Inclusion, Insurance Consulting, Insurance Rating Software, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, PolicyCenter (Software), Project Management, Self-Awareness, Teamwork, Well Being

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

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