Guidewire Developer Lead

Work location: Hartford, CT or Hunt Valley, MD; Hybrid (3 days in client office and 2 days work from home)

MUST HAVE SKILLS:
1. Guidewire PolicyCenter
2. Guidewire Integration
3. Guidewire Advanced Product Designer
8 years of experience with 2-3 years of tech lead role, this role is tech lead which comes with experience at least 5 years of experience is preferable
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:
1. Java
2. Design Innovation
3. Technical architecture

Job description/responsibilities:
* As a Software Development Lead, candidate is expected to be a subject matter expert and will be responsible for developing and configuring software systems either end-to-end or for a specific stage of the product lifecycle. Candidate will be responsible for team decisions, managing stakeholders and contributing to key decisions.
* Expert proficiency in Guidewire PolicyCenter is required. Expert proficiency in Guidewire Advanced Product Designer is recommended. Advanced proficiency in Design Innovation, Guidewire Integration, and Java will be useful.
* Lead the design and implementation of innovative software solutions that meet client needs.
* Facilitate team meetings to encourage collaboration and ensure alignment on project goals.
* Mentor team members to enhance their skills and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
* Analyze project requirements and translate them into technical specifications for the development team.
* Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve system performance and user experience.
* A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science
* Guidewire platform specific experience is mandatory