Job Description

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers, fostering their growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the quality, maintainability, and performance of the codebase.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Guidewire PolicyCenter within the team and
• organization.
• Participate in client-facing discussions, understanding their needs, and providing expert technical advice.

Configuration:

• Design, develop, and maintain the Guidewire PolicyCenter application, tailoring it to meet specific client needs and business requirements.
• Work with Guidewire’s proprietary language (Gosu), Page Configuration File (PCF), Plugins, Workflow, etc.
• Create new data model elements and extend the existing application's data model with new properties for data persistence.
• Leverage PolicyCenter Biz Rules for developing and managing Activities, Underwriting Rules, and Admin data.
• Experience in conceptualization, visualization, and realization phases of product design or SBT for PolicyCenter products, lines of business, and coverages.
• Use XMIND and the APD app to create Products/LOBs.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the PolicyCenter data model to effectively manage and transform data within the system.
• Configure product models, lines of business, and UI elements based on client needs.

Integration:

• Establish seamless connections between PolicyCenter and other internal and external systems (e.g., third-party vendors, policy administration systems, digital portals, etc.) using various integration methods like SOAP/REST web services, batch processes, message queues, and event messaging.
• Develop and test integration interfaces to ensure data consistency and accuracy across integrated systems.
• Perform comprehensive unit testing and develop GUnit tests for custom code, aiming for maximum coverage.
• Understand and analyze integration requirements, propose solutions, and estimate effort.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Collaborate with BAs, PMs, QA, and other developers to understand requirements, plan deliverables, and deliver robust solutions.
• Effectively engage in team meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Lead the estimation and prioritization of sprint backlog items, ensuring alignment with project goals and efficient resource utilization.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code by adhering to Guidewire coding standards and guidelines, and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, integration guides, and deployment procedures.
• At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI—empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data- driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

Required Skills / Experience:

• 6–10 years of hands-on experience working with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Hands-on experience using SBT in Guidewire PolicyCenter configuration projects (product model, rating, workflows, and underwriting rules).
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the Guidewire platform, its components (UI, Data Model, Studio), out-of-the-box features, and accelerators.
• Experience working on APD, Rating engine, and Integration Gateway.
• Experience with Gosu, PCF, Entities, Typelists, Apache Camel, RESTful APIs, Bitbucket, and IntelliJ.
• In-depth understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and address technical problems and ensure the smooth operation of the PolicyCenter application.
• Flexibility to do shift work as needed (aligning to US colleagues/customers).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability or strong motivation to embrace AI and data‑driven insights to improve how you design, configure, test, and support solutions in your current role.

Preferred Skills / Experience:

• Ace certification in Guidewire PolicyCenter would be preferred.
• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud is preferred.