Lead Software Engineer - Java
We are hiring for a Lead Software Engineer - Java / Guidewire to join a dynamic IT & Innovation team within a major financial services customer to aid the development and evolution of a mission-critical platform used by agents and customers alike.
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, offering the chance to lead a high-performing development team while contributing to a strategic transformation initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Delivery
- Lead a team of 4-6 developers, ensuring delivery of high-quality code and adherence to project milestones.
- Define development schedules, allocate workloads, and manage technical investigations.
- Foster & celebrate a culture of continuous learning, intuition, and technical competency
- Partner with adjacent teams including testers, Ops, integrators, and product owners.
- Provide regular reporting and proactively manage risks and delivery adjustments.
Hands-On Development
- Contribute to the development of new features and enhancements using Java and Guidewire (ClaimCenter).
- Conduct technical investigations and ensure alignment with platform standards and best practices.
- Support continuous improvement efforts across codebase, tooling, and development processes.
- Participate in production monitoring and troubleshooting (logs, performance, etc.).
Technical Requirements
- Strong experience in backend development (Java or similar server-side language).
- Hands-on experience with Guidewire ClaimCenter and Gosu is a significant advantage.
- Solid understanding of REST APIs and web service integration.
- Familiarity with Git and Azure DevOps.
- Experience with unit testing and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Prior experience in financial services environments is preferred.
- Comfortable working in English (documentation, meetings, team rituals).
Soft Skills
- Strong team spirit and collaborative mindset.
- Curious, pragmatic, and detail-oriented.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Passionate about software development and continuous improvement.
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