Guidewire Developer

The Opportunity Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada. If you have experience in Guidewire development and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Guidewire Developer to build, configure, and maintain applications within the Guidewire suite. Reporting to the Application Platform Delivery Lead, you will implement custom solutions, workflows, business rules, and integration points within the Guidewire suite to tailor the system to specific insurance business requirements. This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This is a Hybrid role. What you will do: Design, develop, and implement Guidewire solutions (PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter or BillingCenter) based on requirements. Configure and customize Guidewire applications using Gosu programming language. Integrate Guidewire products with external systems such as third-party services, databases, and legacy systems. Collaborate with business analysts and project managers to gather and analyze business requirements. Provide technical expertise in Guidewire upgrades, enhancements, and new feature implementation. Ensure the quality of deliverables through unit testing and participate in code reviews. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Guidewire applications and integrations. Work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of solutions. Prepare technical documentation and user guides as needed. Job Qualifications What you bring to the table: Required: Bachelor's Degree and 6 or more years of experience in Database Analysis or Programming, ideally within a Guidewire environment. OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Database Analysis or Programming area, ideally within a Guidewire environment. OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Database Analysis or Programming area, ideally within a Guidewire environment. AND Experience working at multiple phases of database management. Preferred: • Insurance Industry Experience. • Organizational and analytical skills. Our Culture At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DEIB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package. We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that. We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion. We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources. We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award. Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us. About Us Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. #J-18808-Ljbffr