Skills

Communication Teamwork Jira Test Quality Assurance Agile methodologies Problem-solving Coaching Programming Databases git Software Development Confluence Agile

Job Specifications

Job Role: Guidewire Policy Center Mammoth Developer

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

You will design and develop complex application features and act as a technical lead for the successful completion of medium-sized initiatives or parts of complex, large-scale initiatives

Drive the delivery team and other stakeholders to analyze and produce the technical solution design, ensuring alignment with business goals and Wawanesas' standards and practices

Create and maintain comprehensive solution design documentation, ensuring clarity and alignment within the team
Take ownership of the software development process from the structuring and review of functional and non-functional requirements in the form of user stories to work decomposition and delivery approach
Identify and manage integrated systems data and existing implementation dependencies, proactively addressing potential impacts on delivery
Develop and configure software within existing enterprise frameworks and platforms while contributing to improvements to these frameworks and platforms and promoting agile methodologies and best practices
Conduct peer design and code review, ensuring the code is of high quality and adheres to Wawanesa standards. Provide coaching and improvement suggestions to team members based on the code review, and continuously update and enhance the coding standards
Ensure high-quality delivery through the creation and execution of automated tests while contributing improvements to testing frameworks and processes. Support the delivery team in developing a cohesive Quality Assurance approach and reviewing test cases
Completion of a postsecondary degree or diploma in software development or equivalent experience
Five years of practical experience performing an application development role, specifically working on the Guidewire platform, building and configuring software using current programming languages, web services, and databases
Software development tools, including the use of Git, Bitbucket, TeamCity, Jira, and Confluence, are considered an asset
Knowledge and experience in the Insurance industry are considered assets
Experience working in an Agile environment and/or large-scale software development is viewed as an asset
Demonstrated excellence in fostering teamwork and working with both internal and external groups to implement application designs with quality
Detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills to recognize and identify issues and take proper action to resolve them
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a style fitting for the audience and message
Strong planning and organizing skills with the ability to develop and implement plans by prioritizing and multitasking
Ideally, the candidates would be Guidewire certified Associate or ACE, as the client is on the Guidewire Cloud Mammoth version

About the Company

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Epsilon Solutions Ltd. has been providing business and IT solutions throughout Canada since 2013. At Epsilon Solutions, we are cognizant that you have many choices when selecting an IT services company. Epsilon Solutions delivers expert information technology consultants who can contribute to a fast-paced and ever-changing technological world. Whether you need to accelerate your IT projects or get your career moving full speed ahead, Epsilon Solutions helps you achieve success. Our IT talent mana... Know more