Guidewire ClaimCenter SME/Developer (m/w/d) 80 - 100%

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With about 55,000 employees, it provides a wide range of property and casualty, life insurance products and services in more than 215 countries and territories. Zurich's customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations.

The P&C Claims Team is responsible for all the Non-Life Claims applications of Zurich Switzerland.  

To actively support our team, we are seeking an experienced Guidewire InsuranceSuite Developer with strong technical expertise. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our sustainable digitalization initiatives and play a crucial role in our ongoing transformation within the claims area. 

You can expect to work in an agile development environment utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. You will share technical responsibility for the development and operations of our application and serve as a key reference point for our internal customers. Additionally, you will support the Platform Architect in the decision-making process, ensuring well-informed and strategic choices. As a member of an agile team (SAFe, Scrum), you will collaborate closely with team members to drive innovation and excellence. 

Zurich Switzerland is ranked among the 10 best employers in Switzerland. Become a part of it and apply as Guidewire ClaimCenter SME/Developer.

What you will do

• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for the Guidewire ClaimCenter, ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Participate in complex and engaging development tasks for insurance products, including the creation of corresponding Features and Stories
• Work collaboratively with business and IT departments to specify and develop customized customer solutions
• Analyze business requirements and configure/parameterize them within the Guidewire software, particularly focusing on ClaimCenter and its integration with front-end and back-end systems
• Conduct functional and technical reviews to ensure that high-quality standards are maintained
• Ensure uninterrupted operations and the smooth functioning of systems, including supporting the CI/CD stack and overseeing production deployments

What you bring

• Degree in computer science, business informatics, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in XML, JSON, JavaScript/Java, SQL, Linux, Windows OS, and at least two application servers (Tomcat, Jetty, Websphere, JBOSS, WebLogic, Glassfish)
• Experience in implementing business requirements through application configuration, agile application development, full CI/CD stack implementation, and Guidewire certification (Gosu and GW data model knowledge as a plus)
• Understanding of agile frameworks, specifically SCRUM or SAFe
• Familiarity with monitoring metrics (Dynatrace, Appdynamics, Prometheus/Grafana) and logging tools (ELK, Splunk)
• Independent, solution-oriented, high-quality awareness, structured approach, with excellent command of written and spoken English; German is an advantag
  

Your contact

Talent Acquisition Consultant: Sara Saradjen

Additional Information

• Full time and part time: 80-100%
• Work location: Zurich, Oerlikon
• Hybrid work: up to 60%

We look forward to receiving your online application - even without a cover letter.

You are welcome to convince us of your motivation in a personal meeting.

Who we are

Zurich is a strong brand - more than 1.4 million Swiss customers place their trust in our products and services.  Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc.  Our talent acquisition and hiring processes respect this commitment daily. Join Zurich and be part of this culture.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich accepts no applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We therefore request that recruitment agencies do not submit any candidate documents neither via our employees nor through our online career portal. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Thank you for your understanding.