Sr. Guidewire Developer (Claimcenter)

About Us
We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us.
RLI is a
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company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company. Our insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best company and A “Strong” by Standard & Poor’s. Check out our strong financial track record
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Position Purpose
Under general management, collaborates with team to design, develop, modify, and maintain software applications of the highest complexity. Creates detailed development plans and leads in the application development process. Partner with business, cross functional teams and architects to build solutions that meet business needs.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements high quality code in agile, test-driven development environment.
• Performs performance and scalability analysis.
• Compiles objective data to influence decisions and strategy.
• Provides well-designed solutions to meet business requirements.
• Creates detailed software development plans and directs team to completion.
• Scopes development efforts, provides reliable resource and timeline estimates.
• Sets standards for product/process quality and monitors team’s output.
• Mentors and develops software engineer team.
• Coordinates with internal contacts to perform specific project tasks or resolve technical issues.
• Seeks out and utilizes new technology solutions and best practices to improve process, increase stability, and reduce cost/time to market.
• Leads in special projects and other duties as needed

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• [OR] equivalent level of education and experience
• Experience developing for the Guidewire ClaimCenter application is required
• Insurance knowledge a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Knowledge of the entire Software Development Lifecycle from Analysis to Deployment of Software/Apps.
• Guidewire Cloud Developer with experience developing for the Claim Center application
• Guidewire ACE certification in integration or configuration strongly preferred
• Experience with integrations between Guidewire’s Claim Center and external applications
• Experience with SOAP and REST web services
• Extensive experience with Version Control, CI/CD, Architecture, Relational Database Systems/Data Management. experience.
• Demonstrate a high degree of adaptability in order to learn new technologies as needed and successfully manage the daily challenges of a technical environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate and train project team.
• Ability to deliver solutions align with business strategy.
• Ability to generate innovative solutions for Business Requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of software/app testing.
• Advanced knowledge of automated testing.

Personal & Professional Growth

RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:

• Nationwide employment opportunities
• Training & certification opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Education bonuses

Diversity & Inclusion
Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.
RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Total Rewards
At RLI, we’re all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company’s success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee.

Financial Incentives

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
• Annual discretionary 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contribution (up to 15% of base salary)

• Annual bonus plans

  Work & Life

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
• Parental and family care leave
• Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
• Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform

• Employee assistance program

  Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 2x Base Salary for Group Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for purchase
• Critical Illness & Accident insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• Implements high quality code in agile, test-driven development environment.
• Performs performance and scalability analysis.
• Compiles objective data to influence decisions and strategy.
• Provides well-designed solutions to meet business requirements.
• Creates detailed software development plans and directs team to completion.
• Scopes development efforts, provides reliable resource and timeline estimates.
• Sets standards for product/process quality and monitors team’s output.
• Mentors and develops software engineer team.
• Coordinates with internal contacts to perform specific project tasks or resolve technical issues.
• Seeks out and utilizes new technology solutions and best practices to improve process, increase stability, and reduce cost/time to market.
• Leads in special projects and other duties as neede