Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer - Hybrid

Location: BGC

Work Setup: Hybrid, 3 Days WFH and 2 Days Onsite

Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, configure, customize, and support Guidewire PolicyCenter applications.

• Develop and maintain business rules, product model configurations, workflows, and system integrations.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and QA teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.

• Build and maintain integrations using SOAP/REST web services, messaging frameworks, and the Guidewire Integration Framework.

• Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with Guidewire development standards, best practices, and design patterns.

• Troubleshoot application defects and production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement timely resolutions.

• Participate in effort estimation, technical design discussions, sprint planning, and Agile/Scrum ceremonies.

• Support deployment activities, release management, and implementation-related tasks.

• Prepare technical design documents and maintain accurate project documentation.

• Collaborate with QA teams during testing, defect investigation, and resolution activities.

• Contribute to implementation, enhancement, migration, and upgrade projects involving Guidewire PolicyCenter.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–7 years of overall IT experience.

• At least 4 years of hands-on Guidewire PolicyCenter development experience.

• Current and valid Guidewire PolicyCenter ACE Certification — mandatory.

• Experience working on Guidewire implementation, enhancement, migration, or upgrade projects.

• Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance processes and business requirements.

• Solid knowledge of Guidewire development best practices, configuration standards, and design patterns.

• Hands-on experience with PolicyCenter configuration, Gosu programming, Guidewire Studio, product model configuration, data model extensions, PCF, typelists, UI configuration, rules engines, and batch processes.

• Experience developing and supporting integrations through REST/SOAP web services and the Guidewire Integration Framework.

• Working knowledge of SQL, database concepts, and version control tools such as Git, Bitbucket, or SVN.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage technical requirements in an Agile delivery environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with Guidewire Cloud and cloud-based PolicyCenter implementations.

• Exposure to Guidewire PolicyCenter upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.

• Familiarity with Guidewire Integration Gateway, ContactManager, and BillingCenter.

• Experience with Kafka, MuleSoft, or other enterprise integration platforms.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.

• Exposure to Guidewire Digital Portal solutions.

• Additional Guidewire certifications beyond the mandatory PolicyCenter ACE Certification.

• Experience contributing to solution design, stakeholder coordination, and technical decision-making.

REQUIRED SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES

• Guidewire Platform: PolicyCenter configuration, Guidewire Studio, Gosu programming, and Guidewire development best practices.

• Configuration & Customization: Product model configuration, data model extensions, PCF (Page Configuration Format), typelists, UI configuration, rules engine, and batch processes.

• Integration Technologies: Guidewire Integration Framework, REST APIs, SOAP web services, messaging frameworks, and system integration.

• Database & Version Control: SQL, database fundamentals, Git, Bitbucket, and SVN.

• Insurance Domain: Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance and policy administration processes.

• Cloud & Modernization: Guidewire Cloud, PolicyCenter upgrades, migrations, and implementation projects.

• Enterprise Integration: Guidewire Integration Gateway, Kafka, MuleSoft, ContactManager, and BillingCenter.

• DevOps & Delivery: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, deployment support, release management, and Agile/Scrum.

• Professional Competencies: Solution design, stakeholder management, client communication, collaboration, attention to detail, and problem-solving.