Role Summary
We are seeking a highly accomplished Guidewire PolicyCenter Architect / Senior Developer to lead the design, configuration, and delivery of enterprise-scale PolicyCenter solutions for global Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance carriers. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in PolicyCenter Configuration, strong insurance domain knowledge, and proven experience driving successful Guidewire implementation, transformation, and modernization programs.
This role requires a hands-on technical leader capable of translating complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and high-performing Guidewire solutions while providing technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of Guidewire PolicyCenter configuration solutions aligned with business and enterprise architecture objectives.
- Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, solution architects, and delivery teams to define and implement optimal PolicyCenter solutions.
- Drive end-to-end configuration activities across:
- Product Model Configuration
- PCF Configuration
- Data Model Extensions
- Business Rules & Validation Rules
- Typelists
- Workflows
- Batch Processes
- Security Configuration
- Provide technical leadership throughout project delivery, ensuring adherence to Guidewire best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
- Conduct solution reviews, code reviews, and technical design workshops to ensure quality and consistency.
- Lead impact assessments, technical estimations, and solution planning for enhancements, upgrades, and transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with integration, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery.
- Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues while ensuring platform stability and performance.
- Support Guidewire version upgrades, cloud adoption initiatives, and enterprise modernization programs.
- Mentor developers and contribute to capability building across Guidewire delivery teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Guidewire ACE Certification and/or Guidewire Certified Professional Certification.
- Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP).
- Exposure to InsuranceSuite integrations, REST APIs, SOAP Services, Messaging Frameworks, and Event-Driven Architectures.
- Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or equivalent platforms.
