Opportunities in Insurance Competency (Java / Guidewire / EIS)

Opportunities in Insurance Competency (Java / Guidewire / EIS)

Location: Katowice - 2 days office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity

As a Technology Manager, Senior Consultant or Consultant within our Insurance Competency, you will contribute to a broad portfolio of Insurance transformation initiatives across multiple technology platforms, including Java-based solutions, Guidewire, and Eagle Investment Systems (EIS). Depending on your expertise and interests, you will join agile delivery teams supporting global insurance and financial services clients in implementing, enhancing, and modernizing their core platforms.

We are looking for passionate technology professionals and leaders who can help shape the future of insurance technology. You will have the opportunity to work with modern cloud platforms, data-driven solutions, and industry-leading insurance technologies while collaborating with international teams and clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Participate in and lead selected workstreams within Insurance transformation programs across Java, Guidewire, or EIS platforms.
• Collaborate with agile team members, business stakeholders, and clients to achieve project objectives and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical designs, implementation plans, and scalable solutions.
• Contribute to system development, configuration, integration, testing, debugging, and documentation activities.
• Support mentoring and knowledge-sharing initiatives within project teams and across the Insurance Competency.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate project progress, risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in implementation, enhancement, migration, and modernization initiatives for insurance and investment management platforms.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and R&D teams to identify innovative technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Support proof-of-concepts, pilots, and innovation initiatives aimed at improving business processes and technology capabilities.
• Contribute to post-implementation reviews, continuous improvement activities, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

Depending on your area of expertise, experience in one or more of the following is highly valued:

• Strong technical knowledge of Java and related frameworks, Guidewire products, or EIS.
• Experience working with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with integration technologies, APIs, messaging solutions (e.g., Kafka), and distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive and independent mindset.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in multicultural and geographically distributed teams.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in software delivery, consulting, implementation, or business transformation projects.

Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Java and enterprise application development
• Guidewire (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, Guidewire Cloud)
• EIS

• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native solutions.
• Experience within the Insurance, Reinsurance, Wealth Management, or Investment Management sectors.
• Knowledge of insurance core systems and business processes.
• Knowledge of investment accounting, portfolio management, fund accounting, or capital markets operations.
• Relevant certifications related to Java, Cloud, Guidewire, Agile, or investment technology platforms.
• Experience working in global delivery models and international project environments.

What we look for

We are seeking technology professionals and leaders who are passionate about delivering business value through innovative solutions. Whether your expertise lies in Java development, Guidewire implementations, or Eagle Investment Systems, you should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, international, and Agile environment. Your contribution will play a key role in helping our clients drive successful business and technology transformations.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations –  Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

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If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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