Guidewire Policy Center Developer Lead

<div><p>We are seeking an experienced Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer Lead to drive development, configuration, and integration efforts for PolicyCenter applications.</p><br /><p>This role involves leading technical delivery, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-quality solutions within the P&amp;C insurance domain.</p><br /><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><br /><h3>Development &amp; Configuration</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Customize and enhance PolicyCenter workflows, entities, business rules, and user interfaces using Gosu, PCF, and Guidewire Studio.</li><br /><li>Develop reusable components and frameworks to accelerate future development efforts.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Integration</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Design, develop, and maintain integrations with external systems (BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, third-party services) using APIs, web services (SOAP/REST), and messaging queues.</li><br /><li>Ensure robust and secure data exchange across platforms.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Requirements &amp; Design</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders and analysts to analyze requirements and translate business needs into scalable technical designs.</li><br /><li>Create and maintain detailed design and configuration documentation.</li><br /><li>Work closely with architects, QA, business analysts, and other developers within Agile teams (participate in sprints, daily stand-ups, retrospectives).</li><br /><li>Mentor and guide junior developers, sharing best practices and technical expertise.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Quality Assurance</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Conduct unit, integration, and system testing to ensure solutions meet functional and performance requirements.</li><br /><li>Perform code reviews, optimize application performance, and enforce coding standards.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Support</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Provide production support for PolicyCenter applications, including troubleshooting, defect resolution, and root cause analysis.</li><br /><li>Support release management and deployment activities.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Required Qualifications</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.</li><br /><li>8+ years of experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter development and integration.</li><br /><li>Demonstrated leadership in technical delivery and team collaboration.</li><br /><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><br /><li>Must be onsite at least 2 days/week in Worcester, Massachusetts.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Key Skills &amp; Technologies</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Guidewire Suite: Deep expertise in PolicyCenter, Gosu programming, Guidewire Studio, and PCF configuration.</li><br /><li>Programming: Proficient in Java and Gosu; experience developing and consuming web services (SOAP/REST).</li><br /><li>Tools: Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Ant/Maven/Gradle, SOAP UI, Postman.</li><br /><li>Concepts: Strong understanding of P&amp;C insurance domain, Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and scalable solution design.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Guidewire certifications (PolicyCenter, Integration) are a plus.</li><br /><li>Experience with other Guidewire modules (BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).</li><br /><li>Prior experience in insurance or financial services domains.</li><br /></ul></div><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr