Guidewire Application Developer
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We are seeking a Guidewire Application Developer to deliver configuration, integration, and customization across the Guidewire InsuranceSuite - PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter - and Guidewire Cloud. The role focuses on hands-on Gosu development, integration design, product model configuration, and Guidewire Cloud upgrades, working closely with business analysts and SMEs to ship reliable insurance-platform features. The ideal candidate has shipped meaningful Guidewire work in production for insurance carriers and understands the trade-offs that come with deep platform customization. In this role you will work closely with cross-functional partners - product, design, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders - to translate ambiguous requirements into well-engineered solutions, and will be expected to raise the bar through code review, design review, and mentorship of more junior engineers. The successful candidate brings strong engineering discipline, a clear communication style, and a track record of shipping meaningful work that holds up well in production., * Develop configuration and customizations across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter using Gosu.
- Implement product model changes including coverages, conditions, and term-level logic.
- Build and maintain Guidewire integrations using messaging, batch, plugins, and Guidewire Integration Gateway.
- Develop integrations with policy, claims, billing, document generation, payment, and reinsurance systems.
- Implement rules using GX Model, business rules, and validation rules.
- Support Guidewire Cloud Platform upgrades, configuration refactoring, and adoption of cloud-native patterns.
- Develop and maintain unit tests, regression suites, and automated testing for Guidewire components.
- Build PCF (Page Configuration File) customizations following Guidewire best practices.
- Implement Guidewire entity model extensions, augmentations, and data model changes following platform-supported patterns that remain compatible with future Cloud Platform upgrades.
- Profile and optimize performance of complex Gosu logic and database queries, applying systematic measurement, targeted improvements, and data-driven validation to deliver quantifiable gains in throughput, latency, or resource efficiency.
- Participate in code reviews, contribute to standards, and document technical decisions.
- Troubleshoot production issues across the InsuranceSuite footprint - PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter - applying systematic diagnostics and partnering with insurance SMEs to drive durable resolutions.
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and SMEs on requirements clarification.
- Stay current with Guidewire releases, Cloud Platform evolution, and insurance domain trends.
Requirements
Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Five or more years of Guidewire development experience.
- Deep expertise in Gosu programming and Guidewire data model.
- Hands-on experience with PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter customization.
- Strong understanding of product model and rule design.
- Experience building Guidewire integrations (messaging, batch, plugin).
- Familiarity with Guidewire Cloud Platform.
- Strong SQL skills and understanding of Guidewire database schema.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., * Guidewire ACE certifications.
- Experience with Guidewire Cloud upgrades.
- Familiarity with Guidewire Digital portals or DataHub/InfoCenter.
- Insurance domain expertise across P&C lines.
- Experience with reinsurance, policy administration, or claims modernization programs.
Benefits & conditions
4.24.2 out of 5 stars Remote $100,000 - $150,000 a year - Full-time