Citizens is pleased to offer this opportunity on a remote / virtual basis (either fully remote or a combination of remote and in our Jacksonville, FL).  Visa sponsorship IS being offered for this position at this time.

Searching for a place to make your mark? Every great team depends on the individual contributions of its members – the skills, talents and the passion that each team member brings. At Citizens, we’re building a workforce of top achievers committed to our company’s mission and vision. Our company values the knowledge that comes from experienced and dedicated individuals with a variety of backgrounds, in or out of insurance.

Citizens’ Mission is to provide property insurance protection in Florida to those who are, in good faith, unable to obtain coverage through the private market while also providing the utmost in customer service. Our Values are public service, integrity, respect, responsiveness and sound judgment. We strive to not only provide affordable insurance products and services but also to provide sound financial responsibility to the citizens of Florida.

At Citizens, we are a team of dedicated, service-minded professionals committed to our policyholders. Come achieve and maximize your potential with us!

JOB SUMMARY: 

We are seeking talented self-driven Guidewire Developers to join our PolicyCenter team.  In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, and testing code as part of software engineering development lifecycle. This is a great opportunity to expand your PolicyCenter knowledge while cross training and learning new skills.  If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment with the latest technologies like Guidewire Digital Portal, then look no further! 

As a Senior Developer, you should have in depth knowledge and experience to solve complex problems utilizing subject matter expertise and collaborative skills.  You will work independently with the ability to mentor, groom less experienced staff.

JOB DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Models ethical behavior and executes job responsibilities in accordance with Citizens core values, ethics, and information protection policies.

• Design, develop and/or test complex software component changes in one or more engineering stack (UI, Servicing, Integrations, Automation, Testing, etc.) meet acceptance criteria while adhering to development and quality standards.
• Research, analyze, design, and solve complex problems with creativity and innovation
• Own and present SDLC and DevSecOps deliverables to maintain software standards and guidelines
• Collaborate with business representatives to estimate and plan prioritized backlog items as a SME
• Contributes to improving software engineering practices, standards, documentation, and knowledge within agile team

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree PLUS 5 years of software engineering experience OR 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree
• **Master's Degree or PhD in a relevant field may substitute for 1 year of experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Guidewire experience – required
• Java / J2EE – required
• PolicyCenter experience - preferred
• Digital Portal experience - preferred
• ReactJS / Jutro – preferred
• Oracle Rating Engine experience - preferred
• RDMS Database / SQL - required
• Systems Development Life Cycle / SDLC - required
• Agile / Scrum Methodology - preferred

We offer unlimited career potential, excellent training and development opportunities, and a structured Career Development program to explore future roles of interest while growing and developing in your existing role.

Citizens offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental, Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement, Community Service and much more!

• Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company Paid employee basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick and holiday leave
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional and leadership development opportunities
• Company Paid Parking
• Employee recognition programs
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Community and volunteering opportunities
• Casual dress

Citizens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Visa sponsorship IS available for this position at this time