SATIC Lead Digital Developer (Senior Manager)
South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future. We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society.
The SATIC Insurance Tech team plays a vital role in enabling PwC's growth while protecting our reputation and brand. We are looking for a Digital Developer to join our Guidewire delivery team within Insurance Tech, responsible for building and customizing digital experiences using modern web technologies, insurance transformation, and agile delivery.].
The Lead Digital Developer can be based out of Johannesburg or Cape Town on a hybrid in-office model.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and customize digital insurance applications using Guidewire JDP, React.js, and Figma-integrated design systems
- Build and maintain reusable components and micro frontends for Guidewire's CustomerEngage and EnterpriseEngage portals
- Integrate digital frontends with Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter via Cloud APIs and GW Integration Gateway
- Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and backend developers to deliver seamless user experiences
- Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives
- Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to Guidewire's development standards
- Support DevOps pipelines and CI/CD automation for digital deployments on Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP)]
- Demonstrated people-management experience, including coaching, mentoring, capability assessment, development planning, and allocation of work
Requirements:
Experience & Track Record:
- 10+ years in frontend or full-stack development with 7+ years working with Digital UX development in General Insurance
- Guidewire Digital: Firsthand experience with JDP, APD, or Jutro SDK
- Integration: Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and integration with core systems
- Agile Delivery: Experience working in agile squads using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Confluence
- Design Collaboration: Ability to work with Figma-based or other modern design systems
- Cloud Readiness: Understanding of cloud-native development and deployment practices
- Experience in the P&C insurance domain
- Experience with MuleSoft, Azure DevOps, or CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to Guidewire APD, Gosu, or Guidewire Cloud Data Access (CDA)
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design]
Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Guidewire certifications (Digital Developer, Cloud Developer, or Jutro advantageous)
- Relevant Platform Certification - Candidates who do not hold the required approved certification when joining must obtain it within the first 12 months of employment.
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