Guidewire Integration Developer - Richmond, VA / Hybrid - JK

<strong>Job Summary</strong><br /> The Guidewire Integration Developer is responsible for designing developing and implementing seamless integrations between Guidewire InsuranceSuite PolicyCenter and other internal and external systems<br /> This role involves working with APIs web services and middleware to ensure efficient and scalable data exchange aligned with business and technical requirements<br /> <br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> <ul> <li>Integration Development</li> <li>Design and implement integrations between Guidewire InsuranceSuite and third party applications such as payment systems data warehouses and document management systems</li> <li>Develop custom integration components using Guidewire Cloud APIs REST Api IG app and messaging frameworks which include APP Events</li> <li>Configure messaging patterns such as point-to-point pub sub and event driven integrations</li> </ul> <strong>Middleware and System Design</strong> <ul> <li>Work with middleware platforms such as MuleSoft Apache Camel or similar technologies to manage data exchange</li> <li>Design robust and reusable integration templates that support enterprise architecture</li> <li>Optimize integration pipelines for performance scalability and error handling</li> </ul> <strong>Collaboration with Teams</strong> <ul> <li>Collaborate with business analysts and architects to understand integration requirements and translate them into technical designs</li> <li>Coordinate with development teams and QA engineers to ensure smooth data flow between systems</li> <li>Work closely with stakeholders during user acceptance testing UAT to resolve issues and refine integrations</li> </ul> <strong>Data Mapping and Transformation</strong> <ul> <li>Define data mapping rules and transformations to ensure seamless interoperability between systems</li> <li>Handle data enrichment and validation processes within integration components</li> </ul> <strong>System Monitoring and Troubleshooting</strong> <ul> <li>Monitor the performance of integrations and resolve any issues or bottlenecks</li> <li>Troubleshoot and debug integration failures and errors in production environments</li> <li>Ensure error logging and notification mechanisms are in place</li> </ul> <strong>Documentation and Standards</strong> <ul> <li>Maintain comprehensive documentation for all integrations including design specifications API details and data flow diagrams</li> <li>Adhere to development standards coding guidelines and best practices in integration design</li> <li>Conduct knowledge sharing sessions and mentor junior developers on integration practices</li> </ul> <strong>Upgrades and Enhancements</strong> <ul> <li>Assist in upgrading Guidewire modules and ensure compatibility with existing integrations</li> <li>Implement enhancements to improve integration efficiency and meet evolving business needs</li> </ul> <strong>Qualifications</strong><br /> <strong>Education</strong> <ul> <li>Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field</li> </ul> <strong>Experience</strong> <ul> <li>3 years of experience in developing integrations within Guidewire InsuranceSuite focusing on PolicyCenter</li> <li>Proven expertise in building and deploying enterprise scale integrations</li> </ul> <strong>Technical Skills</strong> <ul> <li>Proficiency in Java Gosu and Guidewire APIs</li> <li>Strong experience with RESTFul services IG App Cloud API AppEvents and Apache Camel</li> <li>Solid understanding of Guidewire data models plugins and messaging mechanisms</li> <li>Handson experience with XML JSON and data transformation tools</li> <li>Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases like Oracle or SQL Server</li> <li>Familiarity with DevOps tools and processes including CICD pipelines and version control systems eg Git</li> </ul> <strong>Soft Skills</strong> <ul> <li>Strong problem solving and debugging skills</li> <li>Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to engage with both technical and business stakeholders</li> <li>Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast paced environment</li> </ul> <br /> <strong>Certifications Mandatory</strong> <ul> <li>Guidewire Associate Certified</li> </ul> <strong>Certification Preferred</strong> <ul> <li>ACE certified in Integrations</li> </ul>