Technical Sr Developer: Guidewire InsuranceNow (ACX)

Technical Sr Developer: Guidewire InsuranceNow (ACX)

Remote- USA


Contract role

Must Have's: Guidewire InsuranceNow, Java, XML, JQuery, API SOAP/REST



Core Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
• Serve as the technical authority for all ACX INOW configuration and enhancements
• Lead configuration and implementation of rate filings, product versions, and underwriting rule changes
• Provide design direction for new features and system enhancements
• Ensure solutions align with architecture, security, and integration standards
• Own technical quality across development lifecycle
InsuranceNow Expertise
• Deep hands-on configuration within Guidewire InsuranceNow (ACX)
• Experience with:
o Ratebook & pricing configuration
o Product model changes
o State-specific filings
o Underwriting workflows
o Business rules and forms configuration
• Ability to assess impacts of product changes across jurisdictions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with:
o Product Management & Business Analysts
o Business stakeholders
o QA & Release Management
o Architecture & Security
• Translate business requirements into technically sound configurations
• Challenge unclear requirements with confidence and clarity
• Represent technical trade-offs in steering or planning conversations
Delivery & Quality Ownership
• Review designs, configuration changes, and code
• Guide defect remediation strategy
• Support UAT and production readiness
• Ensure release quality and stability
• Establish and enforce unit testing standards for all relevant code changes
Mentorship & Capability Building
• Establish best practices for documentation, configuration governance, and review processes



Required Qualifications
• 7+ years of Property & Casualty insurance systems experience
• 5+ years hands-on Guidewire InsuranceNow (ACX) experience
• Demonstrated experience implementing:
o Rate filings
o Multi-state product changes
o Underwriting configuration
o Product versioning within InsuranceNow
• Strong understanding of Personal, Commercial Lines domain and UW, Claims and Billing
• Experience leading small delivery teams or pods
• Onshore U.S.-based resource (required)
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences
• Confident, assertive presence in cross-functional discussions



Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in multi-state regulatory filings
• Familiarity with InsuranceNow API integrations
• Experience working in Agile pod-based delivery models
• Background working with distributed or vendor teams
• Prior mentorship or succession-planning experience



Key Attributes
We are looking for someone who:
• Is comfortable being the strongest technical voice in the room
• Pushes back constructively when needed
• Can simplify complex technical concepts for business partners
• Understands both configuration detail and system-wide impact
• Brings structure and technical discipline to a growing pod
• Takes ownership rather than waiting for direction


Success Metrics
• High-quality feature releases with minimal post-production defects
• Strong alignment between product requirements and technical implementation
• Improved documentation and configuration governance
• Successful transition/mentorship of internal Technical Lead successor
• Increased confidence from Underwriting & Product stakeholders