Solutions Engineer, Software (Java/AWS/Guidewire)

Description

Liberty Mutual Personal Lines (Part of USRM) Technology is embarking on an exciting technology transformation journey to build a modern, future ready Unified Insurance Platform that will radically simplify our policy administration platform eco system and enable business agility.

 

We are looking for an exceptional engineer to drive configuration and Integration solutions within Guidewire. Target work arrangement for this role is hybrid (2x/week) in our Plano, TX or Columbus, OH offices. 

 

We invite you to apply and contribute your expertise if you are a:

• Technical Problem Solver: Beyond writing error-free code, test scripts, and system components, you take ownership of documenting solutions and reating deployment guides that ensure resilient and relevant software delivery.
• Customer-Focused: You prioritize client needs by translating business requirements into effective technical solutions and actively support the design, development, deployment of new software products.
• Forward-Thinking Innovator: Fixing issues is just the start?your proactive approach helps identify opportunities to improve performance, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Continuous Learner: You have a strong desire and capability to learn new technologies and adapt swiftly to changing environments.
• Thought Leadership & Best Practices: Serves as an internal champion for the SurePath methodology, driving the effective use of out-of-the-box solutions and promoting future-proof architectural designs. Supports continuous improvement by documenting reusable patterns and proactively identifying opportunities for technical innovation.

Description

• Lead the development of system, technical, and product standards aligned with business goals and long-term strategies within an Agile delivery framework.
• Design and configure Guidewire modules tailored to client business requirements.
• Architect and implement integrations between Guidewire and external systems leveraging the Guidewire Integration Framework and APIs.
• Collaborate in hands-on sessions, code reviews, demos, and cross-team knowledge sharing to design, develop, and configure innovative solutions.
• Analyze complex technical challenges and propose comprehensive solutions with detailed architecture diagrams and design documentation.
• Partner with architects, stakeholders, and engineering teams to continuously evolve the platform design.
• Apply expertise in observability, infrastructure as code, Agile methodologies, and software testing best practices.
• Demonstrate strong ownership and independence in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process and technology improvements to drive continuous enhancement.
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Solid grasp of modern frameworks and emerging technologies.

 

Skills

• Proficiency with cloud platforms and container orchestration technologies, including AWS, Cloud Foundry, or Kubernetes.
• Experience with integration patterns involving web services (SOAP/REST), messaging systems, and batch processing
• Extensive experience designing, architecting, and integrating complex Guidewire InsuranceSuite solutions encompassing configuration, integrations, and Gosu development.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and API-first microservices design.
• Understanding of business operations and strategies, with insights into global technology trends and the insurance industry.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, and related technologies.
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures.
• Ability to develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Possesses cloud-native integration and deployment experience with the Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP), including working in multi-planet star systems (dev, preprod, prod). Proficient in Integration Gateway (IG) concepts such as camel routes, error handling, and secure external calls, and is comfortable using cloud deployment tools like TeamCity, Docker, AWS S3, and Secrets Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of IT experience across diverse technologies.
• Deep understanding of the P&C insurance domain and related products.
• Enthusiasm for exploring new technologies and learning new tools.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on Guidewire experience.
• Proven track record of success in platform modernizatio