Senior Software Developer (Backend) at Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Gosu, Guidewire Cloud, C#, .NET Core, Angular, SQL Server, REST APIs, SOAP, React, JavaScript, HTML5, Agile/Scrum, Object-Oriented Programming, Git, SVN

Industry

Insurance

Description

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. Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. 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. ---------------------------------------- ROLE OVERVIEW OF A SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER: 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 JavaScript. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER: * Demonstrates the Company’s mission, while successfully performing its core values related to integrity, service, excellence, stability, strength, respect, and teamwork. * Regular and timely attendance in the office is an essential function of the position. * Guidewire Platform Leadership * Lead end-to-end implementation, configuration, and customization of Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter 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 DataHub/InfoCenter. * 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. * Act as a go-to technical resource and mentor for Software Developers, providing guidance on design, coding practices, and problem solving. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF A SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER: * Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and senior-level experience with .NET (C#, .NET Core) and/or Java/Gosu, as well as SQL Server or equivalent combination of education, training and work-related experience. * Five (5) or more years of software development experience. * Extensive experience with the Guidewire platform and Java/Gosu, with strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, clean code principles, and best practices required. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work as part of a team, providing both collaborative and independently driven work. * Guidewire Cloud Developer Certification, required. * Must possess ability to work on one’s own initiative recognizing the timeliness of all responsibilities and functions of the job. * Effective organizational and problem-solving skills are needed. * Good written and oral communication skills. ---------------------------------------- FMNE Insurance Company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodation to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such accommodation, please indicate the job function and suggested accommodation during the interview process. FMNE will attempt to make reasonable accommodation.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of software on the Guidewire Cloud platform using Java, Gosu, and .NET. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers while ensuring scalable and secure software solutions align with business requirements.