Application 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 Application Developer to on 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.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Software Programming Applications area

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Software Programming Applications area

AND

• Experience assisting with design, coding benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs
• Experience working with multiple phases of software systems programming applications

Preferred:
• Insurance Industry Experience

What you will do:

• 3+ Years of Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter Configuration, applied java development experience with good exposure to SDLC, Java EE and Gosu.
• Experience with full SDLC and appreciation for Iterative (Agile) development lifecycle as used in Guidewire implementations.
• Hands on Guidewire implementation proficiency and experience in Guidewire product configuration - Expertise configuring and developing several areas of PolicyCenter and/or ClaimCenter.
• Experience in Guidewire Configuration Development (Expertise in GOSU, Rules Engine, Data Model, PCF, Wizards, Workflow, Activity etc.)
• Experience with XML, GUnit, Jenkins, GIT/Subversion/TFS, Code Coverage and Code Scan Plugin/Tools.
• P&C Insurance Industry and Domain Knowledge.
• Experience working in a large scale project, preferably for policy admin or claims Systems.
• At least 2 years of experience at least one large Business Integration effort and project team through all phases of the project lifecycle from scoping and planning, requirements gathering, design, development, and testing.
• Expert Level Guidewire/Java Developer with Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter, preferably certified on version 10 or cloud.
• Experience working directly with Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter for Commercial Lines is preferred.
• Strong Object Oriented Analysis and Programming experience.
• Working experience in Agile and DevOps tools: JIRA, Git, Bamboo (SVN and Jenkins are assets.)
• Strong integration development experience.
• Must have a Strong JMS/Queue development experience.
• Experience with analysis and resolution of Guidewire or other application performance issues.
• Must have Web service development experience / SOA and have worked with XML and JSON payloads.
• Hands on technical expertise specifically related to Integration to complex legacy mainframe applications is preferred.

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 DIEB 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. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.