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.
Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world?
Zurich is currently seeking a Guidewire Developer to build, configure, and maintain applications within the Guidewire suite. Join a key P&C initiative that implements future products, processes, and technologies. In this role, you will collaborate closely with agile teams, architects, product and process experts, and other stakeholders within a Guidewire project. In the Information & Technology department, we drive Zurich Switzerland's strategy by leading transformative projects. Your role will be central to the future of this key initiative. Interested? We look forward to hearing from you.
If you enjoy creatively implementing solutions and have a passion for project management, then this is your new challenge in an interesting environment.
Find out here why Zurich Switzerland is among the "Top 5" companies in Switzerland. Become a part of it and apply as Guidewire Developer.
What you will do
- You design, develop, and implement Guidewire solutions, ideally PolicyCenter, and configure/customize Guidewire applications using the Gosu programming language, ensuring the quality of deliverables through unit testing and participation in code reviews
- You integrate Guidewire products with external systems such as third-party services, databases, and legacy systems
- You work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely analysis and delivery of solutions
- You collaborate with Domain and Enterprise Architecture teams on strategy and architecture development, implementing group-wide and local Enterprise Architecture specifications within the domain
- You provide technical expertise in Guidewire upgrades, enhancements, and new feature implementations
What you bring
- High School Diploma or equivalent, with 6+ (or 8+) years of programming experience, preferably in a Guidewire environment. Database knowledge is a plus
- Several years of hands-on Guidewire experience, ideally with Cloud Platform (GWCP), and strong understanding of Guidewire Data and Product Models
- Experience with Guidewire configuration and integration, understanding integration patterns, microservices, and API design. Familiar with Guidewire API, GX Model, Guidewire Studio, REST, GUnit, and SQL
- Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps, focusing on high code quality and understanding CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Skills in performance tuning and optimization of Guidewire applications, mentoring junior developers, leading technical discussions, and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies
Your contact
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: Philippe Frutiger (+41 44 628 32 20)
Additional Information
Full time and part time: 80 - 100 %
Work location: Zurich, Oerlikon
Travel requirement: none
Hybrid work: up to 40 % possible
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.
Why has Zurich been successful for over 150 years? Have a look and become a part of it.
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.