Systems Developer - Guidewire

Company: CGL

Department: IT Property & Casualty

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Remote-Based

Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.

As the Systems Developer you will be a member of an integral team responsible for developing system-based solutions by formulating programs, developing and maintaining codes and documenting processes for consistency and continuous improvement. You will contribute to a range of moderately complex and diverse team initiatives with the support of your team members. 

Technologies you have experience with:

• You have experience with Guidewire suite of products preferably PolicyCenter.

How you will create impact:

• Translating requirements into a cohesive working plan in accordance with guidelines and standards.


• Writing code to implement functionalities and features of small to medium complexity.


• Creating an implementation and back-out plan for a single system.


• Performing unit testing for developed code, supporting system and user acceptance testing, and resolving defects by troubleshooting root causes.


• Fostering productive relationships with Information Technology (IT) business partners and communicating analysis and results accordingly.

How you will succeed:

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.    


• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.  


• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.   


• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues. 

To join our team:

• You have 3 years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.


• You have completed post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.

What you need to know:

• You will travel occasionally.  


• Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.  


• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate. 

What's in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.


• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.


• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.


• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community. A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.


• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

#LI-AG1