Software Engineer Lead Guidewire

Company OverviewAlfa Insurance is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of automobile, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Alfa is known for its superior customer service and boasts 94% claims satisfaction. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states.Working as a Software Engineer Lead for Alfa Insurance offers a remarkable opportunity that extends beyond the mere task of designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. It entails joining a revered company built on principles of faith, family, community, and unwavering integrity. By becoming a member of the Alfa family, you can uncover your true purpose and actively contribute to enhancing the lives of our valued policyholders and making a positive impact in your community.Job SummaryAs a Software Engineer Lead, you will play a vital role in designing, building, and supporting Guidewire software applications and integrations. You will be a part of our dynamic Guidewire Configuration Team where you will apply your expertise in gathering, documenting, understanding, and articulating functional and non-functional already defined business requirements.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for leading the ClaimCenter/Contact Manager Configuration team.Responsible for designing, developing, releasing, and maintaining designated software applications.Gather, document, understand, and articulate functional, non-functional, and business requirements that are already defined.Perform unit, regression, and integrations testing for application changes to ensure high quality.Track and monitor production systems for issue identification and prevention across multiple environments and operating platforms.Research and troubleshoot issues across different functional teams in order to rectify system problems in a timely manner.Communicate status updates with team members and leaders to ensure timely completion of deliverables.Becomes familiar with Alfa’s interconnected technology framework and systems in order to understand impact of software changes.QualificationsBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area of study related to Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering is required. Or bachelor’s degree required with 10 years’ experience in software development.At least 3 years of on-the-job experience coding and developing in Guidewire is required. Or at least 2 years of on-the-job experience coding and developing in Guidewire required and having attained the “GW Certified Professional” certification Experience in Java, GOSU, XML, Insurance Vertical Experience, SQL Server, a modern code repository (i.e. BitBucket, GitHub, etc.).Competent communication skills, including clear and timely communication on business issues and assignments with peers, management and product owners.Guidewire ClaimCenter experience is preferred.Ability to quickly learn and comprehend insurance-related topics and relate that knowledge to the development process.Possess the ability to work efficiently during core business hours while effectively managing time.Benefits/PerksOpportunity for annual performance bonusDiscounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) planPaid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for new hiresShort-term and long-term disabilityFlexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savingsOpportunities for advancementContinuous training and support throughout your career with AlfaCollege tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama #J-18808-Ljbffr