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Guidewire Cloud Software Engineer I - On-site or Hybrid Opportunity

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As a Guidewire Cloud Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for the development, migration, optimization, and scaling of the Guidewire insurance software platform within cloud environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Guidewire Cloud solutions for PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter. Your responsibilities will include designing and developing Guidewire configurations, customizations, and API integrations, as well as driving end-to-end cloud migration strategies for the Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP).

In this role, you will also ensure system performance, scalability, and compliance with industry standards in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance sector.

Success in this position requires deep hands-on experience, strategic thinking, and technical excellence. You will work closely with solution architects, IT delivery teams, and business stakeholders, demonstrating a high level of ownership, precision, agility, and dedication.

Accountabilities:

  • Lead end-to-end cloud migration efforts for Guidewire applications, focusing on GWCP best practices
  • Design and implement robust solutions using Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP), AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud models
  • Ensure cloud environments meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, and resilience
  • Optimize Guidewire cloud implementations for high-speed, transaction-heavy operations
  • Perform advanced analysis, design, development, configuration, and testing for Guidewire platform solutions in a cloud- context
  • Execute system configuration and development using GWCP tools, customizing UI, business rules, workflows, and data models
  • Integrate Guidewire applications with third-party APIs, payment gateways, rating engines, and databases
  • Analyze requirements, define scalable technical solutions, and recommend process improvements for GWCP delivery
  • Provide technical guidance to development teams on GWCP tools, accelerators, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies
  • Ensure continuous delivery of Guidewire releases aligned with enterprise timelines
  • Stay current with Guidewire Cloud Platform innovations and share knowledge across teams

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Guidewire Cloud Certified Specialist/Professional/ACE) are a plus
  • 10+ years of experience in Information Technology
  • 5+ years development experience in Guidewire InsuranceSuite V10, especially PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) implementations and cloud modernization initiatives
  • Strong experience with:
    • Cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure)
    • Gosu configuration and coding using Guidewire tools and accelerators
    • Batch processing and plugin customization
    • Java
    • API development (REST/JSON)
    • SQL and data integration
    • Agile development (Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Jira)
  • Expertise in Guidewire integrations and messaging frameworks
  • Proven skills in performance tuning and optimization in cloud environments
  • Prior experience in Property & Casualty Insurance across personal and commercial lines is strongly

Benefits:

We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:

  • Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
  • 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
  • Free basic life and AD&D, long-term and short-term insurance
  • Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
  • Wellness incentives
  • Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
  • Educational assistance

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Guidewire Cloud Software Engineer I - On-site or Hybrid Opportunity

West Des Moines, IA
Full time

Published on 07/15/2025

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