Job Description

Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialism Functional & Industry TechnologiesManagement Level Senior Associate & Summary At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.As a Guidewire developer at PwC, you will specialise in developing and customising applications using the Guidewire platform. Guidewire is a software suite that provides insurance companies with tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing. You will be responsible for designing, coding, and testing software solutions that meet the specific needs of insurance organisations.Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn\xe2\x80\x99t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm\'s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Minimum years experience required

• 3 years of experience

Preferred Knowledge and SkillsDemonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in managing projects related to and/or leveraging one or more of the following areas related to systems configurations within the Insurance industry, including:

• Object Oriented Programming;
• Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, ContactManager and Portal;
• Understanding of Guidewire cloud concepts is preferred;
• GOSU, PCFs, Business Rules, Underwriting Rules and Guidewire Event; Messaging / Rules Framework;
• Guidewire Integration Framework - Cloud APIs, App Events and Guidewire; Integration Gateway;
• Rest Client API to consume rest services and Guidewire Integration Views;
• Consuming/Publishing SOAP APIs and Rest APIs;
• Guidewire Workflows and Forms development;
• Guidewire Advanced Product Designer Native/Retrofit;
• Spring Boot Application Development; and,
• Experience working on tools like Git, Bit Bucket, TeamCity and Data Dog.

Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in identifying and addressing client needs by:

• Building trusted relationships with clients;
• Developing an awareness of Firm services;
• Communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner;
• Delivering clear requests for information;
• Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and,
• Communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor.

Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in leading engagement and project teams, within the Financial Services and Insurance industries is preferred.Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team member by:

• Understanding personal and team roles;
• Contributing to a positive working environment by building trusted relationships with team members;
• Seeking guidance, clarification and feedback proactively; and,
• Providing guidance, clarification and feedback to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in creative thinking and problem-solving skills, individual initiative and the following abilities:

• Leveraging MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Lotus Notes and other technologies appropriately;
• Communicating in an organized and knowledgeable manner in written and verbal formats including delivering clear requests for information and communicating potential conflicts;
• Managing teams and/or workstreams on an engagement, staying educated on current trends and assisting in the development of knowledge capital;
• Collaborating with business development teams responsible for writing and presenting proposals to prospective clients;
• Presenting to senior executives, with the ability to develop lasting relationships; and,
• Identifying and addressing client needs while displaying the ability to contribute to the development of a business vision and manage implementation efforts with complex project management capabilities.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel Requirements 0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? NoGovernment Clearance Required? YesJob Posting End Date

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