Guidewire PolicyCenter Integration & Configuration Developer

Job Title: Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Integration & Configuration Developer

Location: Remote 

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: 7–8 Years Overall IT Experience (4–5 Years in Guidewire PolicyCenter)

Seeking an experienced Guidewire PolicyCenter Integration & Configuration Developer with 7–8 years of overall IT experience, including 4–5 years of hands-on experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter development. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in PolicyCenter configuration, integration, and Guidewire implementation projects within the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Guidewire PolicyCenter configurations and integrations. 
• Customize PolicyCenter components including Product Model, PCF screens, Business Rules, Workflows, and Data Model. 
• Develop and support integrations using SOAP/REST web services, messaging, and batch processes. 
• Configure and enhance Guidewire PolicyCenter functionalities based on business requirements. 
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, QA teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. 
• Participate in requirements gathering, technical design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues. 
• Develop reusable components and follow Guidewire development best practices. 
• Prepare technical design documents, code reviews, and deployment documentation. 
• Support Guidewire upgrades and cloud/on-premise implementations as needed. 

Required Skills:

• Guidewire Expertise
• 4–5 years of hands-on experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter configuration and integration. 

Strong experience with: 

• PCF (Page Configuration Framework) 
• Gosu Programming 
• Business Rules 
• Workflows 
• Product Model 
• Data Model Extensions 
• Batch Processes 
• Plugins 

Integration Skills

• Experience developing integrations using: 
• SOAP Web Services 
• REST APIs 
• Messaging Framework 
• XML, JSON 
• JMS or Messaging Queues 
• Experience integrating PolicyCenter with external systems such as Billing, Claims, Document Management, and Third-Party Services. 

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java/J2EE concepts. 
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL). 
• Knowledge of source control tools such as Git, SVN, or Bitbucket. 
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions. 
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Guidewire PolicyCenter Certification is highly preferred. 
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform is a plus. 
• Knowledge of InsuranceSuite architecture and Guidewire best practices. 
• Understanding of Property & Casualty Insurance business processes. 
• Experience with Guidewire upgrade and migration projects. 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.