FBS Agile Dev Team Member II - Guidewire and React Developer

Overview

Develop, test and deploy Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions and React-based digital applications within an Agile team, with React development as a mandatory capability.

What you'll do

• Develop and modify Guidewire PolicyCenter components and React-based web applications to deliver approved business and digital experience requirements.
• Interpret customer, business and user experience needs and provide technical input into feasible application solutions and system design.
• Build reusable React components, screens, forms and workflows using modern JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS or SCSS, and approved component libraries.
• Integrate React applications with Guidewire and enterprise services using REST APIs, JSON payloads, and established authentication and authorization patterns.
• Code and configure Guidewire programs, objects, components and packaged software using established standards and conventions.
• Document implementation details and perform quality checks on Guidewire configuration, React code, API integrations, test evidence and supporting documentation.
• Deliver working functionality incrementally each sprint and modify existing code or configuration to meet approved requirements.
• Perform detailed impact assessments across business processes, data, Guidewire applications, APIs, digital channels and integrations; identify and raise functional or technical risks.
• Create unit and component tests and apply Test-Driven Development or Behavior-Driven Development practices where appropriate.
• Support application implementation, release, environment troubleshooting, root cause analysis and corrective actions across Guidewire and React components with guidance.
• Take ownership of assigned deliverables, communicate status and impediments, and complete issue resolution in a timely manner.
• Write and refine user stories with clear technical tasks and acceptance criteria covering Guidewire, APIs, React and integration changes; estimate work using relative sizing.
• Partner with the Product Owner, UX designers and team members to confirm that implementation and acceptance tests reflect the intended functionality and user experience.
• Participate in PI Planning, Sprint Planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, system demos, retrospectives and Inspect and Adapt activities.
• Commit to team PI objectives and sprint goals, communicate progress and impediments, and own assigned work items.
• Practice continuous exploration, continuous integration and continuous deployment to support the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps.
• Demonstrate integrated PolicyCenter and React functionality to Product and Business Owners and support iteration and PI System Demos.
• Develop T-shaped Guidewire and React skills, participate in Communities of Practice, share knowledge and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Work effectively across development, testing, product, UX, architecture and business partners to improve flow and transparency.

What you'll need

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software development, solution engineering, or a related technology field.
• Hands-on experience developing web applications using React and modern JavaScript; TypeScript experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of React functional components, hooks, props, component composition, state management, routing, reusable design patterns and front-end error handling.
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, responsive web design, SCSS or CSS modules, browser developer tools and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience consuming REST APIs, handling asynchronous operations, processing JSON payloads and displaying service data in React applications.
• Experience writing front-end unit and component tests using tools such as Jest and React Testing Library.
• Working knowledge of Node.js, npm, package management, dependency management, build tooling, linting, code formatting and front-end CI/CD practices.
• Ability to apply accessibility, basic internationalization, performance, security and responsive design practices to customer- and producer-facing applications.
• Ability to translate approved UX designs or design-system specifications into reusable and accessible React components.
• Strong verbal communication, listening, writing and collaboration skills, with the ability to adjust technical detail for the audience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including breaking down moderately complex issues, identifying root cause, comparing alternatives and recommending a viable solution.
• Ability to use data to identify meaningful information, patterns or conclusions and organize the steps needed to address an issue.
• Strong ownership and accountability for individual deliverables, including timely identification and correction of gaps.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple assignments.
• Foundational knowledge of object-oriented and component-based programming, defensive coding, error handling, version control, databases, SQL and integrated development environments.
• Working-level understanding of applications within the assigned domain and the flow of data between Guidewire, digital applications and internal or external systems.
• Broad understanding of insurance concepts, terminology, products and business processes.
• Ability to share knowledge, provide constructive feedback and support others in areas of developing expertise.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Guidewire Configuration or Integration certification is expected based on assignment needs.

Nice to have

• Experience with Guidewire Jutro Digital Platform or Jutro-based React applications.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or a related field.
• TypeScript experience.
• Relevant React, JavaScript, TypeScript, cloud or web development training or certification.

Details

• Locations: Hyderabad, Telangana, India; Pune, Maharashtra, India.
• Flexible work arrangements (remote and/or office-based).