Our opportunityBusiness Technology Operations seeks a Configuration Specialist to manage the end-to-end development environments and infrastructure for a Guidewire based global, business critical application.As part of the internal development team within the core GPP IT delivery team you will ensure the stability and availability of the GPP development and production environments alongside our IT hosting partner.
You will be responsible for configuring the environments and APIM applications as well as liaising with our IT partner for GPP ´s build and deploy process to ensure a smooth workflow and 99.9% up time of the application.
These include, but are not limited to, vulnerability management, organising and managing product releases with the IT hosting partner, API management, lower environment configuration and ad-hoc requests from other internal IT teams.You will be part of a large team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, developers, testers, and business stakeholders spread around the world who work to build, implement, operate, and maintain new underwriting pricing products across multiple Commercial Insurance lines of business so ensuring a stable environment is key.Additionally, you will have the chance to work with developers to understand Guidewire software development and grow in this area over time.Your roleAs a Configuration Specialist your main responsibilities will involveEnsure the stability and availability of the GPP development and production environmentsWork with other internal Zurich technical teams to ensure GPP environments are meeting IT security and software standardsResponsible for any changes made to environment configurationsWork closely with the IT hosting partner to organise and manage higher environment deployments as well as coordinate ad-hoc tasksMonitor the higher environments using corporate tools to ensure any issues are identified and resolution triggeredEnsure environments are up to date in terms of vulnerabilities and software versionsManage any Service Now incident tickets related to GPP environmentsManage system outages and work to restore services with all necessary teamsEnsure close collaboration with other IT teamsReview environment documentation and keep up to dateYour Skills and ExperienceAs a Configuration Specialist your skills and qualifications will ideally include:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Studies or similarCI/CD – Skills in continuous integration tools like Jenkins, BambooBasic knowledge in application servers like Apache tomcatAnalytical thinking and quick to identify problemsFast learning, self-motivated, proactive, and able to show initiativePositive attitude with ability to adapt in a changing environmentAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressureExcellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsCritical thinking skillsExcellent customer service and relationship management experienceExperience with Service Now preferredAny coding / Guidewire experience would be a benefitFluent in written and spoken EnglishAdditional InformationAs well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus we offer benefits package which includes:Option to work remotely within Spain even up to 100% - you chooseOver 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowanceFlexible working hoursWide range of internal and external trainingsFree English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needsTicket restaurantLife InsuranceCollective Life Retirement Plan - after 1 year in the companyReferral bonus if you bring other talented people like youSpecial banking and insurance conditionsExclusive Employees discountsPrimary work location is Barcelona, Poblenou.
Please apply with your CV in English by clicking on the button "Apply online".Who we areLooking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference?
At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day.
Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence.
Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world.
You'd give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most.
It's a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.Diversity & InclusionAt Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer.
We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.So be challenged.
Be inspired.
Help us make a difference.You are the heart & soul of Zurich!At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.Let's continue to grow together!Location(s): ES - BarcelonaRemote working: YesSchedule: Full TimeRecruiter name: Alvaro Gallego Zazo#J-18808-Ljbffr