Guidewire Developer

Overview

Senior Guidewire Configuration Developer leading the design and configuration of complex Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations for P&C insurers, acting as a hands-on technical expert and mentor.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain Guidewire PolicyCenter application, tailoring them 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 phase or SBT.
• Use XMIND and 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.
• Establish seamless connections between PolicyCenter and other internal and external systems (e.g., third-party vendors, policy administration systems, digital portals) using 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.
• Collaborate with BAs, PMs, QA, and other developers to understand requirements, plan deliverables, and deliver robust solutions.
• Engage effectively in team meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Be part of 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.

What you'll need

• 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience working with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Experience with Gosu, PCF, Entities, Typelists, Apache Camel, RESTful APIs, Bitbucket and IntelliJ.
• Experience working on APD, Rating engine, Integration gateway.
• In-depth understanding of the Guidewire platform, its components (UI, Data Model, Studio), out-of-the-box features, and accelerators; and 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.
• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your role, and use data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• Ace certification in Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud.

Details

• Location: India - Bangalore.
• Flexibility to do shift work as needed (aligning to US colleagues/customers).