Senior Software Developer; Policy Center

Senior Software Developer (Policy Center)

Join FMNE Insurance (formerly Farmers Mutual of Nebraska) as a Senior Software Developer focused on the Policy Center within our Guidewire platform. We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) match, an employee wellness program, and a hybrid work‑from‑home policy for eligible employees. This position requires U.S. work authorization and does not sponsor visas.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent senior‑level experience is required. Applicants must submit a cover letter and résumé; cover letters are preferred.

Core Values:

• Integrity
• Service
• Excellence
• Stability
• Strength
• Respect
• Teamwork

The Senior Software Developer leads the design, development, testing, and maintenance of applications on the Guidewire Cloud platform. Technical responsibilities include using Visual Studio, Angular, .NET (C#, .NET Core), HTML5, and JavaScript to deliver scalable, secure software solutions.

• Demonstrate the company’s mission and core values through day‑to‑day work.
• Regularly attend the office as this position requires onsite presence.
• Lead end‑to‑end implementation, configuration, and customization of Guidewire Policy Center, Claim Center, Billing Center, 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 integrations with Enterprise Engage (Portal/Edge) and Data Hub/Info Center.
• Create or modify Guidewire integrations (REST APIs, SOAP, message‑based, batch jobs).
• Build and maintain SQL databases.
• Contribute to and help define software development and design standards, patterns, and best practices.
• 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 improvements in development processes and tools.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy applications on the Guidewire Cloud platform using Java/Gosu, React, and C#/.NET.
• Write clean, efficient, well‑documented code and unit tests; adopt development tools and frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Read and understand complex business requirements.
• Ensure development work aligns with security, compliance, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Install, configure, upgrade, administer, monitor, and maintain version control software such as SVN and Git.
• Gather design information through interviews and coordinate with user departments.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment with sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Monitor adherence to department standards for software development, programming, and design.
• Provide technical training and support to other software developers.
• Act as a go‑to technical resource and mentor for developers.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and senior‑level experience with .NET (C#, .NET Core) and/or Java/Gosu, and SQL Server or equivalent.
• Extensive experience with Guidewire platform and Java/Gosu; strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, clean code principles, and best practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Guidewire Cloud Developer Certification (required).
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities on one's own initiative.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem‑solving skills.

FMNE Insurance recognizes that qualified individuals with disabilities may require accommodation to successfully perform job functions. Please indicate required accommodations during the interview process. FMNE will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Insurance

Location:

Lincoln, NE (Hybrid work‑from‑home policy). Salary: $175,000 – $200,000 annually.