Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, configure, and maintain Guidewire PolicyCenter applications, including product model, PCF screens, business rules, workflows, data model extensions, batch processes, and plugins. Translate business and functional requirements into robust technical designs and scalable PolicyCenter solutions. Develop and support integrations with internal and external systems using REST/SOAP web services, messaging frameworks, XML/JSON, and Guidewire integration patterns. Configure policy lifecycle processes including submission, quote, bind, issue, renewal, cancellation, reinstatement, endorsement, and underwriting workflows. Perform impact analysis, coding, unit testing, debugging, defect resolution, peer code reviews, and technical documentation. Support Guidewire upgrades, cloud migration initiatives, deployment activities, and environment stabilization. Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA, DevOps, and product teams in Agile delivery models. Mentor junior developers and promote Guidewire development best practices, reusable components, performance optimization, and coding standards. Troubleshoot production issues, analyze logs, identify root causes, and implement timely fixes or enhancements. Required Skills And Experience 6-10+ years of overall IT experience, with strong hands‑on experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter configuration and/or integration development. Strong expertise in Gosu programming, Guidewire Studio, PCF configuration, rules, workflows, product model, data model, plugins, and batch processing. Hands‑on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations, enhancements, upgrades, or production support. Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE concepts, object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and enterprise application development. Experience developing integrations using REST APIs, SOAP services, messaging queues, XML, JSON, and related middleware or integration frameworks. Good understanding of relational databases and SQL, including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or equivalent platforms. Experience with Agile delivery practices and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. Domain Knowledge Strong understanding of Property & Casualty insurance concepts, policy lifecycle, underwriting, rating, billing, claims integration, and regulatory‑driven changes. Experience working with personal, commercial, specialty, or multi‑line insurance products is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Guidewire PolicyCenter certification or Guidewire Associate certification. Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform, Advanced Product Designer, Rating Engine, Integration Gateway, App Events, or Cloud APIs. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, cloud deployments, monitoring, and DevOps practices. Experience leading small development teams, conducting design reviews, and mentoring developers. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may also be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr