Guidewire Configuration Developer

The Guidewire Configuration Dev is responsible for leading the configuration and customization of the Guidewire Cloud platform to meet business requirements This includes overseeing a team of developers ensuring best practices in configuration and collaborating with business analysts architects and project stakeholders The Configuration Lead plays a crucial role in managing system integrations delivering quality solutions and aligning the platform with organizational goals, Team Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of Guidewire developers fostering a collaborative and productive environment

Assign tasks track progress and ensure timely delivery of high quality configurations

Provide guidance on technical and functional aspects of the Guidewire platform

Configuration and Customization

Oversee the design and configuration of Guidewire modules PolicyCenter to meet specific business needs

Customize screens workflows and business rules using Guidewire tools and technologies such as Gosu scripting and Guidewire Studio

Implement and test configuration changes ensuring functionality and performance

Requirement Analysis and Collaboration

Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand and validate business requirements

Translate business requirements into technical specifications and configuration tasks

Act as the primary technical liaison between development teams and business units

Quality Assurance

Review and validate configuration changes to ensure compliance with best practices and technical standards

Perform code reviews and provide feedback to ensure optimal quality and performance

Identify potential risks or issues in configurations and develop mitigation strategies

Integration Management

Oversee integrations between Guidewire and external systems ensuring seamless data exchange and compatibility

Support integration testing and address any issues during the process

Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations

Documentation and Standards

Maintain comprehensive documentation of configuration designs processes and changes

Establish and enforce coding standards and development methodologies within the team

Stay updated with Guidewire platform updates and industry best practices applying relevant changes

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Provide regular updates on project status milestones and challenges to stakeholders and project managers

Participate in AgileScrum ceremonies such as sprint planning reviews and retrospectives

Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions for team members and stakeholders

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field

Experience

8 years of experience with Guidewire Cloud platform configurations and customizations

Proven experience with at least two Guidewire modules PolicyCenter BillingCenter ClaimCenter

Experience in leading teams and managing configuration projects

Strong experience in Agile or Scrum based development environments

Technical Skills

Expertise in Gosu programming and Guidewire Studio

Strong understanding of Guidewire data model and application architecture

Hands on experience with integration technologies such as RESTful APIs SOAP and messaging queues

Familiarity with SQL XML JSON and other data exchange formats

Proficiency with CICD tools like Jenkins Git and Docker is preferred

Soft Skills

Excellent leadership and team management skills

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment

Certifications Mandatory

Guidewire ACE and Associate Certification in relevant modules