Guidewire Configuration/Integration Dev Lead - Manager

Company: PwC
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Specialty/Competency: Guidewire
Industry/Sector: Insurance
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 80%
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 a Manager, 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:

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  Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
  
  
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  Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
  
  
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  Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
  
  
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  Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
  
  
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  Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
  
  
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  Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
  
  
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  Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
  
  
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  Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
  
  
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  Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
  
  
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  Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
  
  
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  Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
  
  
  Job Requirements and Preferences :
  Basic Qualifications :
  Minimum Degree Required :
  Bachelor Degree
  Minimum Years of Experience :
  7 year(s)
  Preferred Qualifications :
  Preferred Fields of Study :
  Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Engineering and Business, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology
  Certification(s) Preferred :
  Guidewire Certifications in PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and/or ClaimCenter
  Preferred Knowledge/Skills :
  Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:
  
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    Knowledge of P&C Insurance domain (Policy, Claims, and Billing applications as per product requirements);
    
    
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    Knowledge and demonstrated ability with Java or GOSU programming;
    
    
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    Knowledge and hands-on experience working with J2EE, Application Servers, XML/Web Services/ RDBMS; and,
    
    
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    Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and/or ClaimCenter Configuration development experience.
    
    
    Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success managing teams and executing the following areas:
    
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      Designing, developing, modifying, and deploying software, including object-oriented programming concepts with using design standards and best practices;
      
      
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      Planning, designing, developing, modifying, testing, debugging, and maintaining GOSU language application code within Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and/or ClaimCenter;
      
      
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      Configuring screen layouts, including creation of new screens (PCFs);
      
      
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      Configuring workflows based on business requirements and logic;
      
      
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      Configuring operational and administration related parameters such as roles and permissions, user attributes regions, and activity patterns;
      
      
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      Resolving issues identified during testing of the configuration requirements;
      
      
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      Handling the responsibility of organizing code merges and environment management tasks;
      
      
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      Performing minor and major Guidewire software upgrades;
      
      
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      Working a Middleware platform like Websphere ESB, MuleSoft, Webmethods or a similar software platform;
      
      
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      Working on various data structures and platforms from legacy flat files to complex relational models;
      
      
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      Implementing integration modules that can be reused, ensuring loose coupling as well as easy scalability of various systems and its components;
      
      
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      Developing GUnit/Junit tests for testing business logic;
      
      
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      Designing and developing batch processes inside the Guidewire Centers as well as external batch processes that connects with Guidewire systems; and,
      
      
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      Designing and developing adapters and service APIs and Plugin components based on business requirements.
      
      
      Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record success in the following areas:
      
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        Working with a development team using Agile methodology, Source version control, and Release management to deliver user stories and ultimately software;
        
        
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        Managing projects, programs, and teams of various sizes;
        
        
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        Leading a team of developers and working with both onshore & offshore teams in different timezones;
        
        
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        Architecting and creating solution designs and effectively presenting solution architecture with various options and estimates;
        
        
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        Assisting in GOSU code reviews, code cleanups and helping to perform sprint demos;
        
        
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        Utilizing technical experiences in Java/GOSU to build and maintain integrations for multi-platform applications; and,
        
        
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        Designing, developing and deploying complex integrations working with Guidewire software and multi-tier applications and systems.
        
        
        At PwC, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual). Visit the following link to learn more: https://pwc.to/ways-we-work.
        PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
        All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
        For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
        For positions in Albany (NY), California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Washington State, or Westchester County (NY), please visit the following link for pay range information: https://pwc.to/payrange-v1-advisorymanager

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