Independent Contractor Java Developer C2C Jobs in West Chicago, IL

Berkley One is a modern insurance provider for a modern generation of affluence. We serve clients who live dynamic, adventurous lives and expect their insurance experience to match. Our mission is to deliver highly personalized risk and claims management through a blend of expert independent agents, cutting-edge digital tools, and the strength of the Berkley brand.

Why Join Us?

At Berkley One, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s reimagining personal insurance. We’re building solutions that are as sophisticated and agile as the clients we serve—individuals and families who value innovation, simplicity, and exceptional service. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage modern technology, and help shape the future of our industry.

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What We Value

• A client-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status quo
• Collaboration across disciplines to build smarter, more intuitive solutions
• Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence

This role will be based in one of our offices: 

• Chicago, IL
• Morristown, NJ
• Wilmington, DE

 We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

As a Senior Java Developer, you will be a hands-on senior engineer responsible for designing, building, enhancing, and supporting web-based insurance applications, primarily on Guidewire InsuranceNow, to meet business goals. You will deliver high-quality code, contribute to architecture and design decisions, and improve performance, stability, and supportability across the portfolio. This is an individual contributor role: success is measured by technical delivery, engineering quality, and operational excellence, not people management.

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

We'll count on you to:

• Build and enhance InsuranceNow-based Java solutions to support business requirements, including configuration/customization within vendor-provided software.
• Design and implement significant new functionality with attention to performance, stability, scalability, and supportability. 
• Develop, test, document, and support software solutions across the full lifecycle, from requirements through production support.
• Partner with business users and technical teammates to troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive resolution across application, middleware, and infrastructure layers.
• Produce design specifications that demonstrate understanding of interfacing systems and supported business processes.
• Create and execute test plans, analyze results, and remediate defects to improve quality and reliability.
• Raise engineering quality through thoughtful code reviews, design discussions, and improving standards (without formal “management” accountability). 
• Proactively identify improvements to supportability and usability; recommend solutions to business problems using current technology and best practices.
• Monitor and assess performance metrics pre- and post-implementation to ensure high-performing, scalable solutions.
• Contribute to the technical vision and evolution of the application portfolio in partnership with leadership and senior technical resources.
• Other work and projects as assigned

What you need to have:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related course of study.
• 4+ years of enterprise Java development experience including full SDLC delivery and production support
• Hands-on Guidewire InsuranceNow experience (configuration and/or customization) on real delivery work
• Experience designing and implementing REST and SOAP APIs
• Experience with Java frameworks, JavaScript, jQuery, Velocity
• SQL and relational database experience
• Experience with AI-assisted development and the implementation of AI-based business solutions
• Demonstrated problem-solving across application, middleware, and infrastructure layers
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate fluidly within technical teams and with business stakeholders
• Experience delivering in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

What makes you stand out:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, a communication style flexible to the situation, and able to communicate clearly and with a purpose
• Calm under pressure. You have exceptional organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks. You are comfortable challenging norms and recommending creative solutions
• A strong sense of accountability and ownership
• You are a master collaborator. Being able to bridge the gap between IT and business, to understand business priorities and system constraints will be one of your superpowers. 
• Natural curiosity, a love of learning how things work and always on the lookout for innovative improvements

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
Base Salary Range: $79,000 - $138,000
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role