Guidewire Technical Lead

Farmers Insurance Careers

12d•$108,375 - $205,750•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity. At Farmers, we’re not just known for unforgettable jingle – we’re a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us. Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do. Ready to make your mark? Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate. Connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and let’s build something incredible together! Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.Job Summary Lead the design, development of Guidewire applications and integrations. Own end-to-end technical delivery by translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. Provide technical leadership across solution design, implementation, production triage, and continuous improvement while mentoring engineers and influencing engineering best practices. (Internal position title is: Agile Dev Team Member V).

Requirements

Minimum 1 year as a Agile Dev Team Member IV or 9 + years in a relate field.
8+ years of software engineering experience.
5+ years of Guidewire InsuranceSuite experience.
Strong experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
Experience leading complex delivery initiatives and cross-functional teams.
Experience within Property & Casualty Insurance domain.
Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration.
Gosu Development.
Guidewire Integration Framework.
REST/SOAP Services.
Java/J2EE.
Spring Framework.
SQL / Oracle Database.
Event-driven and batch processing patterns.
CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Performance tuning and troubleshooting.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, preferred.
SAFe Practitioner or SAFe Agilist Certification and SAFe DevOps Certification 180 Days.

Nice To Haves

Cloud-based architecture experience preferred.
Guidewire Certified Specialist – PolicyCenter Configuration.
Guidewire Certified Specialist – InsuranceSuite Integration.
Guidewire Cloud Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead solution design for complex Guidewire initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives and enterprise architecture.
Perform impact assessments across applications, integrations, data, and business processes.
Drive architecture decisions, evaluate alternatives, and identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.
Define and refine features, user stories, and acceptance criteria with Product and Business stakeholders.
Design, develop, and maintain Guidewire configurations, business rules, workflows, integrations, and custom extensions.
Lead technical delivery of large-scale initiatives across multiple teams and workstreams.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards, quality practices, and security requirements.
Deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Drive quality through TDD/BDD practices, code reviews, and engineering standards.
Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues.
Ensure reliability, performance, observability, resilience, and operational readiness of applications.
Support deployments, releases, and production stability initiatives.
Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for assigned domains and initiatives.
Mentor engineers and provide guidance on design, implementation, troubleshooting, and best practices.
Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Business Analysts, and Delivery teams to drive successful outcomes.
Communicate technical risks, trade-offs, dependencies, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
Drive automation, DevOps practices, reusable frameworks, and engineering efficiencies.
Promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning across teams.
Contribute to organizational standards, Guidewire best practices, and technical capability development.