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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Guidewire developer/ technical lead - London - **Company:** United States Digital Space LLC - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, Batch Processing, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Application Enhancement Tool, SOAPAPI, Guidewire PolicyCenter, Deployment Automation, Guidewire BillingCenter, Guidewire - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840687609-senior-guidewire-developer-technical-lead-london ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Guidewire development, technical solution design, integration patterns, and Agile delivery, with the ability to lead development teams and ensure scalable, high-quality implementation across Guidewire XCenters., * Domain Expertise: Good experience in Property and Casualty insurance domain. * Technical Design & Development Leadership: Lead the technical design and development of Guidewire solutions across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter; translate business and functional requirements into technical designs, component specifications, and implementation approaches; drive development of configurations, customizations, rules, workflows, PCFs, integrations, and extensions; ensure adherence to coding standards, design principles, reusability, and performance best practices; review solution design and code to ensure alignment with project architecture and business needs. * Team Leadership & Delivery Management: Lead and mentor a team of Guidewire developers and senior engineers across design, development and defect resolution; provide task estimation, sprint planning support, and technical oversight across Agile delivery cycles; coordinate with business analysts, architects, QA teams, DevOps, and project managers to ensure smooth execution; resolve technical blockers, production issues and environment-specific challenges in a timely manner. * Guidewire Skills: Strong functional & technical understanding of Guidewire Insurance Product Suite (On-Prem and Cloud); Guidewire Certified Resource - preferably ACE across modules; experience with policy, claim and billing life cycles and transactions in Guidewire. * Project Management: Lead a GW technical team; experience in development, execution and monitoring of project plans; experience in optimizing existing project plans and delivering project goals on time; working experience in implementation & AMS programs; experience with defect triaging, estimation, stakeholder management and application enhancements; ability to lead team and manage client stakeholders. * Configuration Expertise: Hands-on experience with Guidewire xCenters (version 10.x & cloud/SaaS) configuration including: + Workflows + Data Model + Rules + Entity Creation/Modification + Benefit Management + PCFs customization + Validations + Widgets and their attributes + Integration Mechanisms + Guidewire Data Model * Customization & Integration: Sound knowledge of Guidewire xCenters (version 10.x & Cloud/SaaS) customization and integration (Intra and Inter system integration) using REST and SOAP APIs. * Technical Skills: Experience with batch processes, Guidewire Messaging framework and OOTB plugins; familiarity with infra concepts and deployment architecture (WMB, WAS and Apache); strong knowledge of software architecture and design in Guidewire ecosystem. * Data Analysis: Ability to write SQL queries for data analysis. * GW Cloud/SaaS Offerings: Working knowledge of GW Cloud/SaaS offerings including GT Framework, Integration Gateway, Advance Product Designer (APD), Autopilot, Underwriting Workbench and others., * High analytical skills * A high degree of initiative and flexibility * High customer orientation * High quality awareness * Excellent verbal and written communication skills ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)