Guidewire Claims, Policy and Integration Expert

Job Description

Guidewire Claims, Policy and Integration Expert

Delivery Locations: Chennai, India | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Hinjewadi, Pune, India

Description

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Guidewire platform, specializing in ClaimsCenter, PolicyCenter, and the integration of Guidewire with other systems. This role requires a deep understanding of insurance business processes, strong technical skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering Guidewire solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuration, development, and integration activities, and will play a key role in the full project lifecycle, from design to deployment.

Key Responsibilities: Guidewire Configuration:

• Configure and customize Guidewire applications (ClaimsCenter and PolicyCenter) to meet business requirements.
• Work with Gosu, GOSU Scripting, and other Guidewire-specific technologies to develop and maintain custom business logic and enhancements.
• Utilize Guidewire Studio for configuration and development tasks.
• Implement and configure screen changes, wizards, and workflows.

Integration:

• Design, develop, and implement integrations between Guidewire and third-party systems using web services (SOAP/REST), messaging queues, and other integration patterns.
• Configure and customize Guidewire's integration framework.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues.
• Experience with middleware technologies is a plus.

Business Analysis & Solution Design:

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Provide guidance and expertise on Guidewire best practices and solutioning.
• Participate in solution design sessions and technical workshops.

Technical Leadership & Mentoring:

• Act as a subject matter expert for Guidewire ClaimsCenter and PolicyCenter.
• Mentor junior developers and team members on Guidewire development and configuration.
• Contribute to code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Data Management (Good to Have):

• Possess a strong understanding of the Guidewire data model.
• Experience with data migration, data transformation, and data analysis within the Guidewire ecosystem.
• Knowledge of SQL and database concepts. Working knowledge on Cloud database (e.g., Snowflake) is added advantage.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7 years of professional experience in the IT industry, with 5 years of dedicated experience with the Guidewire platform.
• Must have experience in areas: Guidewire ClaimsCenter, PolicyCenter, and Integrations.
• Guidewire Certification is mandatory (e.g., Guidewire Certified Associate, Guidewire Certified Professional in ClaimsCenter/PolicyCenter, etc.).
• Proven experience with Guidewire Studio, GOSU, GOSU Scripting, and the Guidewire APIs.
• Hands-on experience with integration technologies such as RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and XML/JSON.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have):

• Experience with Guidewire Cloud.
• Knowledge of Guidewire DataHub and InfoCenter.
• Familiarity with Guidewire InsuranceSuite components beyond ClaimsCenter and PolicyCenter (e.g., BillingCenter).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with various insurance lines of business (e.g., Commercial Auto, Workers' Compensation, Property & Casualty).

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