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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