Principal Software Engineer-Guidewire

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Individual contributor providing highest level of leadership in systems analysis, system design, application development and/or integration expertise on the most complex systems applications to support business needs. This position has an understanding of technical systems from an end-to-end perspective, how to develop automated solutions to business problems, and/or how to maintain centrally developed or integrated systems. The focus of this position will be designing or developing business applications and/or designing or developing alternative solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Acts as the principal designer for major high risk, high complexity systems and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs. Includes leading the integration of vendor applications and/or consulting resources into CNA applications and/or resources.
Provides comprehensive technical consultation to business unit and IT management and staff at the highest level of complexity on all phases of application programming and processes for diverse development platforms and computing environments. Includes performance engineering, functionality testing, production implementation, application recovery and maintenance, application stability, defect resolution, and meeting service level agreements.
Acts as expert technical resource to develop and mentor staff in all phases of the development and implementation process. Participates in instructing, directing, and checking the design or applications work of others. Leads high risk projects.
Acts as liaison between clients, vendors, consulting resources, and applications area. Analyzes problems regarding detailed requirements and capabilities and works cross organizationally to resolve issues and solve problems.
Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost effective application programming solution consistent with strategic direction. Also anticipates changes to determine development tools, processes and implements those decisions.
Assists with the identification and selection of information technologies, vendors, and/or consulting resources which assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives. Includes assisting with relationship management, contract negotiations, and ensuring adherence to requirements.
Works closely with other IT areas to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the applications portfolio. Includes partnering with Architecture to assist with the overall technology direction of CNA.
May code new or modified programs, reuse existing code through the use of program development software alternatives and/or integrates purchased solutions.
Reporting Relationship
Typically Director or above.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge and experience with Agile system development life cycle required. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and product-based software delivery preferred.
• Experience with Guidewire platform implementations is REQUIRED.
• Experience and knowledge of GW tools, GW Configurations (Incl. GOSU), Design and implementing integrations with other Guidewire products and 3rd Party Vendors.
• Experience and knowledge with Guidewire Cloud Platform implementation is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge in API driven development, testing and automation.
• Knowledge of Guidewire Dev/Ops and testing framework is a plus.
• Experience in Guidewire version upgrades and Guidewire cloud migration is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with Master's preferred in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Typically a minimum of nine years of solid, diverse work experience in IT with a minimum of six years experience in Guidewire Implementation experience is a must.
• Previous experience in working with distributed teams including internal and external vendors.
• Certifications required - Guidewire Associate - V10 and above versions.
• Guidewire Claim Center ACE certification is a plus.

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