Guidewire ClaimCenter Developer - Hybrid

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, configure, customize, and maintain Guidewire ClaimCenter applications for Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance clients.

• Participate in requirements gathering, business analysis, and technical solution design discussions.

• Develop and maintain ClaimCenter business rules, Gosu classes, PCF screens, workflows, batch processes, activities, validation rules, and data model extensions.

• Build, enhance, and support integrations using REST APIs, SOAP web services, messaging frameworks, Integration Gateway, and other integration patterns.

• Configure security roles, permissions, and user access controls in accordance with application security requirements.

• Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with Guidewire development standards, coding practices, and quality guidelines.

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver effective technical solutions.

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

• Support Guidewire upgrades, application migrations, and cloud transformation initiatives.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, release planning, and delivery activities.

• For senior-level candidates, lead technical design workshops, define ClaimCenter solution architecture, estimate development effort, and plan releases.

• Mentor junior developers, guide development teams, and promote best practices in code quality, technical governance, and solution delivery.

• Work closely with enterprise architects and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• 6–10 years of overall IT experience.

• At least 3 years of hands-on Guidewire ClaimCenter development experience.

• Strong practical knowledge of Guidewire ClaimCenter configuration, customization, and development best practices.

• Proficiency in Gosu programming, PCF configuration, business rules, workflows, batch processes, activities, and data model extensions.

• Experience developing and supporting integrations using REST APIs, SOAP web services, JSON/XML, messaging frameworks, and third-party systems.

• Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and data analysis, with experience in Oracle or SQL Server.

• Strong understanding of the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance domain, including claims processes and lifecycle management.

• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate independently and across global teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Guidewire ACE (Approved Certified Engineer) Certification in ClaimCenter.

• Guidewire Certified Specialist – ClaimCenter certification.

• Guidewire ACE Integration Certification.

• Microsoft Azure or AWS cloud certifications.

• Experience with the Guidewire Cloud Platform and cloud-based transformation initiatives.

• Experience in ClaimCenter upgrades, migrations, performance tuning, and application optimization.

• Exposure to ContactManager and PolicyCenter integrations.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience mentoring junior developers and coordinating technical delivery for senior-level positions.

REQUIRED SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES

• Guidewire Development: ClaimCenter configuration, Gosu programming, data model extensions, PCF screens, business rules, workflows, batch processes, activities, and validation rules.

• Integration Technologies: REST APIs, SOAP web services, JSON, XML, messaging frameworks, Integration Gateway, integration patterns, and third-party system integrations.

• Database Technologies: SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, data analysis, and query optimization.

• Development Tools: Git, Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, JIRA, and Confluence.

• DevOps & Delivery: CI/CD pipelines, release planning, Agile/Scrum, and development automation.

• Insurance Domain Knowledge: Property & Casualty insurance, First Notice of Loss (FNOL), claims lifecycle management, coverage verification, reserve management, payments and recoveries, subrogation, litigation management, and catastrophe claims.

• Cloud & Modernization: Guidewire Cloud Platform, application upgrades, migrations, and cloud transformation.

• Technical Leadership (Senior Level): Solution architecture, technical design workshops, effort estimation, team mentoring, code quality, and technical governance.