Kemper
Overview
Location(s) Jacksonville, Florida, Remote-AL, Remote-CT, Remote-FL, Remote-GA, Remote-IL, Remote-IN, Remote-OH, Remote-PA, Remote-WI Kemper is seeking a Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer. This role provides leadership for multiple areas within PolicyCenter and the associated integrations. Position Responsibilities
Provides technical support for multiple PolicyCenter functions and integrations. Develops, documents and executes unit test cases. Delivers quality and timely results. Owns and resolves complex technical problems and issues with assigned applications and work processes. Reviews and recommends test plans for impacted areas and end to end test coverage. Complies with and supports all corporate, department and team policies and procedures. Keeps manager, project teams/managers and business customers informed of activities and problems within assigned areas of responsibility; refers matters beyond limits of authority to manager for direction. Recommends improvements to existing processes or proposes new ones to improve the quality of project deliverables. Ensures reviews for quality (accurate and complete) of application software designs are scheduled and conducted to ensure optimal use of software systems. Consults with internal and external customers on the utilization of applications computing technologies to ensure customers optimize the value of those technologies. Leads projects across technical disciplines; plans for the appropriate resources needed. Develops technical knowledge and performance skills of IT project teams for multiple scopes. Researches, evaluates and recommends new technologies independently or with the architect’s implementation. Implements and supports proof-of-concept activities for new technologies. Develops and obtains sign offs on technical specs, design documents, functional designs and requirements. Guides teams on long term solutions for resolving frequently occurring production problems and reducing defect leakage. Ensures code is developed per standards with focus on maintainability and ensures unit test cases are developed, documented and executed with the test results recorded; ensures the technical design presented by the architects is followed by the software development staff. Ensures batch cycles are executed according to plan and defects are resolved in an accurate and timely fashion. Leads team in successful completion of phase gates for projects. Position Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of experience Bachelor's degree, equivalent work experience or appropriate technical certification. 5 years extensive experience with Guidewire Insurance Suite 3 recent years of ongoing PolicyCenter experience. P&C Non-Standard Auto Insurance experience preferred. Experience in technical disciplines such as Java/Spring, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Angular, Hibernate, SQL, JSON/XML, REST Web Services, Git/SVN, Jenkins, Oracle & SQL Experience with cloud development practices. Advanced certifications for coding/development. Current Guidewire Certified Ace preferred. Demonstrates advanced technical skills. Advanced knowledge of Gosu and a good knowledge of related languages. The ability to provide technical leadership on large/complex application installation, development and support projects; Advanced knowledge of program design methods and techniques and standard development tools. Use knowledge of new frameworks, tools and languages and make recommendations in applications as appropriate. Ability to understand and identify improvement areas in architecture and integration designs Ability to teach and provide instruction to co-workers and provide feedback on progress toward goals. Demonstrates excellent leadership qualities in managing the work of a team of professional employees. Able to follow and create best practice development standards. Worked with various project methodologies (agile and waterfall). Able to translate business to technical requirements. Requires minimal managerial direction. Understands technical controls, security concepts and SOX requirements. This job can work remote from a US based location. The range for this position is $86,200 to $143,600. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.). Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it. Our employees enjoy great benefits: • Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month. • Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans. • Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs. • Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs. • Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress. • Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.
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Location(s) Jacksonville, Florida, Remote-AL, Remote-CT, Remote-FL, Remote-GA, Remote-IL, Remote-IN, Remote-OH, Remote-PA, Remote-WI Kemper is seeking a Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer. This role provides leadership for multiple areas within PolicyCenter and the associated integrations. Position Responsibilities
Provides technical support for multiple PolicyCenter functions and integrations. Develops, documents and executes unit test cases. Delivers quality and timely results. Owns and resolves complex technical problems and issues with assigned applications and work processes. Reviews and recommends test plans for impacted areas and end to end test coverage. Complies with and supports all corporate, department and team policies and procedures. Keeps manager, project teams/managers and business customers informed of activities and problems within assigned areas of responsibility; refers matters beyond limits of authority to manager for direction. Recommends improvements to existing processes or proposes new ones to improve the quality of project deliverables. Ensures reviews for quality (accurate and complete) of application software designs are scheduled and conducted to ensure optimal use of software systems. Consults with internal and external customers on the utilization of applications computing technologies to ensure customers optimize the value of those technologies. Leads projects across technical disciplines; plans for the appropriate resources needed. Develops technical knowledge and performance skills of IT project teams for multiple scopes. Researches, evaluates and recommends new technologies independently or with the architect’s implementation. Implements and supports proof-of-concept activities for new technologies. Develops and obtains sign offs on technical specs, design documents, functional designs and requirements. Guides teams on long term solutions for resolving frequently occurring production problems and reducing defect leakage. Ensures code is developed per standards with focus on maintainability and ensures unit test cases are developed, documented and executed with the test results recorded; ensures the technical design presented by the architects is followed by the software development staff. Ensures batch cycles are executed according to plan and defects are resolved in an accurate and timely fashion. Leads team in successful completion of phase gates for projects. Position Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of experience Bachelor's degree, equivalent work experience or appropriate technical certification. 5 years extensive experience with Guidewire Insurance Suite 3 recent years of ongoing PolicyCenter experience. P&C Non-Standard Auto Insurance experience preferred. Experience in technical disciplines such as Java/Spring, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Angular, Hibernate, SQL, JSON/XML, REST Web Services, Git/SVN, Jenkins, Oracle & SQL Experience with cloud development practices. Advanced certifications for coding/development. Current Guidewire Certified Ace preferred. Demonstrates advanced technical skills. Advanced knowledge of Gosu and a good knowledge of related languages. The ability to provide technical leadership on large/complex application installation, development and support projects; Advanced knowledge of program design methods and techniques and standard development tools. Use knowledge of new frameworks, tools and languages and make recommendations in applications as appropriate. Ability to understand and identify improvement areas in architecture and integration designs Ability to teach and provide instruction to co-workers and provide feedback on progress toward goals. Demonstrates excellent leadership qualities in managing the work of a team of professional employees. Able to follow and create best practice development standards. Worked with various project methodologies (agile and waterfall). Able to translate business to technical requirements. Requires minimal managerial direction. Understands technical controls, security concepts and SOX requirements. This job can work remote from a US based location. The range for this position is $86,200 to $143,600. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.). Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it. Our employees enjoy great benefits: • Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month. • Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans. • Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs. • Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs. • Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress. • Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.
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