Architect / Senior Developer - Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration

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.