Solutions Engineer, Software (Java/AWS/Guidewire)

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 modernization initiatives using Guidewire, RESTful APIs, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and Java/Node.js/Spring Boot technologies.
• Collaborative and adaptable work style, with demonstrated initiative and strong time management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technology concepts, business operations, system architecture, design and development tools, and technical standards.
• Collaborates effectively with DevOps and development teams to define branching strategies, release cycles, and promotion rules across environments.
• Possesses deep expertise in IAM roles, cross-account permissions, and KMS encryption for external integrations.
• Experienced in API and event-driven architecture, with strong knowledge of Cloud APIs, App Events, and Webhooks.
• Experienced in data integration and observability with knowledge of Cloud Data Access and Snapshot Export to S3.

Nice-to-haves

• Guidewire Certified Associate or Ace Developer certification for relevant cloud products (PolicyCenter, IG).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities.
• Environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.