Application Developer

Guidewire Developer (with rating experience)

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

We invent the new to help the world move forward. Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients’ potential, thereby fulfilling our own. Take it seriously. Make it fun. Know it matters. The Application Developer is responsible for making application changes to provide the required IT services functionality. This includes the development and maintenance of custom applications as well as the customization of products from software vendors.

What you’ll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Able to code with GOSU programming language and related Guidewire Cloud technology.
• Design and code integration components including plug-ins, messaging (and supporting business rules), and programs that call the Guidewire application APIs.
• Work collaboratively with developers on other teams, internal and external, onshore, and offshore.
• Estimate work requests at various levels of confidence.
• Assist with technical analysis of solution design and prototype.
• May assist in maintaining development standards for design, coding, etc.
• Support resolution of defects during application testing phases.
• Serve as a member of the Application Support and Maintenance Team.
• Implement and document change in accordance with an approved SDLC process and development standards including Development estimation.
• Unit testing is conducted to ensure changes are of sufficient quality before system testing.
• Providing product support, including technical oversight of problem determination, resolution, and root cause analysis.
• Support analysis and resolution of defects during application testing phases.
• Proactively identify and communicate improvement opportunities.

You will report to Digital Factory Release Train Engineer.

What you will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience In coding In XML and GOSU (Guidewires scripting language).
• Experience programming with technologies such as JavaScript, Java, and C#, C, or C++
• Experience utilizing Reactjs and Nodejs.
• Experience with modern integrated development environments (IDE) such as Eclipse or RAD.
• Must have a thorough understanding of database concepts including SQL\MySQL.
• Must have experience with the integration of Python components with Web APIs.
• Must have a thorough understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Familiarity with Guidewire Policy Center and Billing Center.
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science, information systems, business management, or a related field required.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Must have a thorough understanding of data structures and data formats like JSON, XML and CSV.
• Experience with building financial calculation components.
• Knowledge of Security API interfaces (JWT, HMAC token etc.).
• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Agile methodology, source code management - GIT, SVN, TFS etc.
• Designs, develops, and tests a variety of software assignments that constitute a portion of a large project.
• Ability to work constructively in a team environment as well as resiliently.
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly and work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge / Experience with Test Driven Development is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud technology (ideally Microsoft Azure) is desirable.
• Experience with Agile, SDLC, CI/CD, and DevOps processes.
• Passionate about learning and working on new technologies.
• Experience working in a geographically distributed project team preferred.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills, team-oriented, technically motivated, and creative, user-oriented, and self-driven with a desire to learn AXA XL's business.
• Broad understanding of application development and support technologies.
• Good verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Who WE are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What we OFFER

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature:

  How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.

• Addressing climate change:

  The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.

• Integrating ESG:

  All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.

• AXA Hearts in Action

  : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.