The Opportunity
Cordova is seeking a high-performing Senior Software Developer to lead the design, development, and modernization of our client’s Guidewire Cloud platform. This is a senior-level role that demands a rare blend of deep Guidewire expertise and proficiency in a modern full-stack environment.
You will act as a technical anchor, providing leadership to project stakeholders and mentoring junior developers. Your goal will be to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions that leverage Java/Gosu, .NET Core, and React to drive the future of insurance technology.
Key Responsibilities
Guidewire Platform Leadership
End-to-End Implementation: Lead the configuration and customization of PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter.
Gosu Development: Design and develop Gosu-based business rules, product models, workflows, and data models.
Integrations: Create and modify complex Guidewire Integrations using REST APIs, SOAP, message-based systems, and batch jobs.
Cloud Upgrades: Perform Guidewire Cloud upgrades and integrate with Enterprise Engage (Portal/Edge) and DataHub/InfoCenter.
Architecture & Development
Full-Stack Coding: Design and deploy applications utilizing C# .NET Core, React, and Java/Gosu.
Database Management: Build, maintain, and monitor SQL databases and related software to support high-performance website operations.
Standards Advocacy: Help define and enforce software development patterns, design standards, and best practices.
Quality Assurance: Participate in rigorous code reviews, unit testing, and performance tuning to ensure 99.9% application reliability.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Technical Mentorship: Serve as the go-to resource for Software Developers, providing guidance on coding practices and complex problem-solving.
Stakeholder Alignment: Coordinate with business analysts and user departments to translate complex business requirements into technical design specifications.
Agile Excellence: Thrive in an Agile/Scrum environment, actively contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and senior-level development experience.
Certifications: Guidewire Cloud Developer Certification is required.
Platform Expertise: Extensive experience with the Guidewire ecosystem and Java/Gosu.
Tech Stack: Strong proficiency in .NET (C#, .NET Core), HTML5, JavaScript (React), and SQL Server.
Version Control: Expertise in Git or SVN.
Core Competencies
Architectural Mindset: Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), clean code principles, and design patterns.
Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
Initiative: Ability to work on one’s own initiative, recognizing the critical timeliness of insurance-sector deliverables.