Software Developer, Software Engineer, Java Developer

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) is seeking a motivated technical professional to join our organization as a 'Software Developer I' and contribute to building and enhancing modern applications, including proprietary insurance software solutions. In this role, you'll work across the full development lifecycle- partnering with experienced engineers and business stakeholders to design, develop, and support high-quality software. This role is ideal for a junior developer who is eager to learn, grow their technical skillset, and take on new challenges.

We're committed to supporting your career development through hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to expand your expertise in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Prepare, design and implement software for moderate to complex custom developed applications or Guidewire products and integrate those applications with other custom or commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications.
• Participate in creating and maintaining plans to develop custom software, Guidewire products, and integration with other applications.
• Estimate level of effort and elapsed time to design, implement, and test software.
• Document, implement and unit test code based on approved designs.
• Provide periodic status of deliverables, level of effort, and time frames to completion.
• Troubleshoot, as required, problems with software in production.
• Provide input into, and help manager develop and then implement own personal training plan.
• Formally document designs using established documentation standards.
• Plan and implement production rollout of software upgrades to custom developed and Guidewire products.
• Collaborate with external consultants and developers on large scale projects.
• Guide business department personnel in technical and business capability of software applications.

• Four-year college degree, preferably in CS, engineering or other technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years software development experience
• Familiarity with formal software development processes and best practices.
• Familiarity with software package selection processes.
• Hands-on experience as a software application developer using different application software architectures (e.g. MVC, client server, etc.).
• Experience coding with Java, J2EE, GOSU or .NET or other object-oriented technologies.
• Implementation experience in at least one full life-cycle implementations.
• Experience translating business requirements into concise technical design documents.
• Knowledge of database constructs and experience with SQL.
• Experience writing business rules, interpreting XMLs and making user interface design changes.
• Demonstrated ability to design, configure, and test software products.
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to actively listen, problem solve, and communicate effectively with both technical and business users.
• Demonstrated experience working both as an individual contributor and as part of a team.

• Graduate degree in technical discipline.
• Familiarity with agile methodology.
• Experience with MS SQL Server.
• Property and casualty insurance experience.
• Guidewire Insurance Suite.
• Any IT certification.

Applicant should be able to demonstrate proficiency in some of these technologies:

• Java
• Java EE
• Java Web Services (SOAP) and/ or RESTful
• Subversion, Git
• Design Patterns
• Guidewire
• .Net/C#
• JBoss ESB

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support both your professional success and personal well-being. A key highlight of our offering is a fully remote work environment, allowing you to contribute from home with no…