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Lead Software Engineer - Guidewire PolicyCenter

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The Travelers Companies, Inc.

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44000

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N/A

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Redhill, South West England, England

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N/A

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February 22, 2025

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👤    Role

The Lead Software Engineer will play a crucial role in transitioning and implementing Guidewire technologies. This role requires deep technical expertise in PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter, as well as leadership experience in guiding software teams. The position involves leading high-impact technical projects, providing mentorship, and influencing architecture decisions. The role is based in a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility between remote and office work. This position offers a compelling opportunity to contribute to a technology-driven transformation within Travelers.

👤    Who you are

• You have extensive programming and development experience, with a strong background in software engineering. • You have prior experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter, making you familiar with the platform's technical intricacies. • You have strong problem-solving skills and can design robust software architecture resistant to failure points. • You bring excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for business stakeholders. • You are a strong leader capable of providing mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback to engineering teams.

📑    What the job involves

• Set technical direction and influence multiple teams to improve engineering quality and best practices. • Align engineering efforts with business goals to ensure meaningful impact and value delivery. • Oversee advanced-level design, development, analysis, debugging, and testing of software initiatives. • Lead a team by providing technical mentorship, performance feedback, and guidance on best practices. • Stay informed of industry trends and apply the latest technologies to solve complex problems. • Establish and maintain partnerships across departments to enhance collaboration and efficiency. • Ensure that all technical work complies with Travelers' standards, processes, and protocols.

⚡    Company Benefits

• Private medical insurance for employees, with the option to cover dependents. • Retirement plans with company contributions that increase when employees contribute. • Generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, with the option to purchase additional vacation days. • Wellness programs, including mental health support and counseling services. • Volunteer support programs, including matching gifts and rewards for community service.

🚀    DEI Insights

Values & Commitments

• Travelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. • The company promotes diversity by valuing employees' unique backgrounds and contributions. • Employees are encouraged to bring their perspectives and talents to a supportive environment. • Travelers provides accessibility assistance and accommodations for candidates and employees. • The organization actively invests in DE&I initiatives to enhance workplace inclusivity.

Our take

• Travelers emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral to its culture. • The company fosters an inclusive workplace by recognizing individual contributions and unique talents. • Strong commitments to accessibility and equal opportunity show an effort to support diverse employees. • Travelers invests in inclusion initiatives, demonstrating a proactive stance in this area. • Employees are encouraged to participate in a workplace culture that values belonging and professional growth.

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