Guidewire Configuration Developer

Job Summary

The Guidewire Configuration Dev is responsible for leading the configuration and customization of the Guidewire Cloud platform to meet business requirements. This includes overseeing a team of developers, ensuring best practices in configuration, and collaborating with business analysts, architects, and project stakeholders. The Configuration Lead plays a crucial role in managing system integrations, delivering quality solutions, and aligning the platform with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Guidewire developers fostering a collaborative and productive environment
• Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of high quality configurations
• Provide guidance on technical and functional aspects of the Guidewire platform
• Oversee the design and configuration of Guidewire modules PolicyCenter to meet specific business needs
• Customize screens, workflows, and business rules using Guidewire tools and technologies such as Gosu scripting and Guidewire Studio
• Implement and test configuration changes ensuring functionality and performance
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand and validate business requirements
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and configuration tasks
• Act as the primary technical liaison between development teams and business units
• Review and validate configuration changes to ensure compliance with best practices and technical standards
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback to ensure optimal quality and performance
• Identify potential risks or issues in configurations and develop mitigation strategies
• Oversee integrations between Guidewire and external systems ensuring seamless data exchange and compatibility
• Support integration testing and address any issues during the process
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of configuration designs, processes, and changes
• Establish and enforce coding standards and development methodologies within the team
• Stay updated with Guidewire platform updates and industry best practices applying relevant changes
• Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and challenges to stakeholders and project managers
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions for team members and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• 8 years of experience with Guidewire Cloud platform configurations and customizations
• Proven experience with at least two Guidewire modules: PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter
• Experience in leading teams and managing configuration projects
• Strong experience in Agile or Scrum based development environments
• Expertise in Gosu programming and Guidewire Studio
• Strong understanding of Guidewire data model and application architecture
• Hands on experience with integration technologies such as RESTful APIs, SOAP, and messaging queues
• Familiarity with SQL, XML, JSON and other data exchange formats
• Guidewire ACE and Associate Certification in relevant modules

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment