Senior Software Developer; Backend

FMNE Insurance is seeking a Senior Software Developer (Backend) to join our growing IT team. We’re looking for a collaborative, technically strong Java/Gosu developer with experience in modern technologies, strong problem‑solving skills, mentorship, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a stable, values‑driven company with deep Midwest roots and a strong team‑focused culture.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, a generous 401(k), pension plan, wellness programs and a hybrid work model for eligible employees.

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for leading the design, development, testing, and maintenance on the Guidewire Cloud platform
. This role also involves development using a modern tech stack that includes Visual Studio, Angular, .NET (C#, .NET Core), HTML5, and Java Script . The developer will provide technical leadership to project stakeholders, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure high‑quality, scalable, and secure software solutions that align with business requirements.

• Demonstrate the Company’s mission, while successfully performing its core values related to integrity, service, excellence, stability, strength, respect, and teamwork.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance in the office as an essential function.
• Guidewire Platform Leadership
  • Lead end‑to‑end implementation, configuration, and customization of Guidewire Policy Center, Claim Center, Billing Center, and/or Enterprise Engage Front‑end.
  • Design and develop Gosu‑based business rules, product models, workflows, and data models.
  • Perform Guidewire upgrades, patch applications, and integration with Guidewire Enterprise Engage (Portal/Edge) and Data Hub/Info Center.
  • Make extensive use of Guidewire resources and education.
  • Create or make heavy modifications to Guidewire Integrations (REST APIs, SOAP, message‑based, batch jobs).
• Architecture & Design
  • Build and maintain SQL Databases.
  • Contribute to and help define software development and design standards, patterns, and best practices.
  • Install, configure, upgrade, administer, monitor, and maintain website‑related SQL databases and SQL related software.
  • Maintain and enhance existing software solutions by identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate changes.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, deployment instructions, and support materials.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement improvements in development processes and tools. Remain current on ski releases.
• Development & Coding
  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications on the Guidewire Cloud platform, including integrations with other internal systems.
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality applications utilizing Java/Gosu, REACT, and (C#) .NET.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code unit tests and adopt development tools and frameworks.
  • Participate in code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure application reliability and maintainability.
  • Read and understand complex business requirements.
• Quality & Performance
  • Ensure development work aligns with security, compliance, and enterprise architecture standards.
  • Develop skills to create and interpret system descriptions.
  • Install, configure, upgrade, administer, monitor, and maintain version control software, such as SVN and Git.
• Collaboration & Mentorship
  • Gather basic system design information through interviews of user department personnel and/or agents.
  • Serve as coordinator with the user department when software applications are changed or new software applications are implemented.
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum development environment with regular sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Monitor adherence to established department standards for software development programming and design.
  • Provide technical training and support to Software Developers.
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