Associate - Software Developer (Guidewire/Java)

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Insurance

Specialism

Guidewire

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a Guidewire developer at PwC, you will specialise in developing and customising applications using the Guidewire platform. Guidewire is a software suite that provides insurance companies with tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing. You will be responsible for designing, coding, and testing software solutions that meet the specific needs of insurance organisations.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Must-have skills

• Knowledge/Experience in Java and algorithms are mandatory. Knowledge of other programming languages like C, C++, HTML and .NET is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of OOPs and server exposure to Tomcat and others
• Knowledge/experience in Scripting language (Python, Shell Script, Oracle, SQL)
• Knowledge in key cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
• Exposure to agile methodology (SCRUM, Pair Programming) and tools (Jira, TFS).

Good-to-have skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, and domain knowledge
• Effective storytelling and communication skills to various audiences (written and verbal)
• Strong work ethic, proactive and professional behavior
• Strategic and creative thinker, problem solver
• Supports engagement manager in delivering engagements by identifying and addressing client needs
• Exhibits strong ability to work independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• BE/BTech in Computer Science, IT and Circuit Branches (Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics Communications Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering) or related.
• Object Oriented Programming;
• Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, ContactManager and Portal;
• Understanding of Guidewire cloud concepts is preferred;
• GOSU, PCFs, Business Rules, Underwriting Rules and Guidewire Event; Messaging / Rules Framework;
• Guidewire Integration Framework - Cloud APIs, App Events and Guidewire; Integration Gateway;
• Rest Client API to consume rest services and Guidewire Integration Views;
• Consuming/Publishing SOAP APIs and Rest APIs;
• Guidewire Workflows and Forms development;
• Guidewire Advanced Product Designer Native/Retrofit;
• Spring Boot Application Development; and,
• Experience working on tools like Git, Bit Bucket, TeamCity and Data Dog.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Guidewire BillingCenter, Guidewire BillingCenter Configuration, Guidewire ClaimCenter, GuideWire Integration, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, PolicyCenter (Software), Software Development, Software Development Methodology, System Development, Teamwork, Well Being

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No