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Posted: 09/29/2025
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Toronto, ON
Guidewire Technical Lead
The Guidewire Tech Lead will provide technical leadership and expertise to our Guidewire development team. This role involves hands-on development, ensuring technical best practices are followed, overseeing the configuration of Guidewire products, and collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure that solutions meet business needs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Guidewire InsuranceSuite™, a solid background in P&C insurance, and proven leadership skills in delivering complex Guidewire projects.
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Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead a team of developers and provide hands-on guidance and mentorship in Guidewire technologies (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter). Set standards for coding, design, and development practices.
Development & Configuration: Oversee the design and configuration of Guidewire products to meet business requirements, ensuring adherence to best practices and company standards. Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional Guidewire solutions.
Code & Solution Reviews: Lead code reviews and design sessions to ensure high-quality development. Ensure the architecture, design, and implementation are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals.
Integration Leadership: Coordinate the integration of Guidewire with core systems, third-party solutions, and legacy systems. Provide technical oversight on API integrations, data exchanges, and other integration tasks.
Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Act as the first point of escalation for technical issues. Troubleshoot and resolve complex development and integration problems to ensure smooth project delivery.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Guidewire Architect, business analysts, product owners, and other technical teams to ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify areas for process improvement in development, testing, and deployment of Guidewire applications. Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Documentation & Training: Contribute to the documentation of architecture, design patterns, technical decisions, and processes. Provide ongoing training and support to junior developers to enhance their Guidewire skillset.
Performance Optimization: Focus on optimizing the performance of Guidewire applications, ensuring they meet the required SLA benchmarks and provide a high level of user experience.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience:
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT, with at least 3+ years working with Guidewire products (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
Experience in P&C insurance operations and business processes.
Proven track record in leading Guidewire development teams and delivering Guidewire projects.
Strong experience in Guidewire configuration, including GOSU scripting, integration, and customization.
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Strong hands-on expertise in Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
Proficiency in GOSU, Java, and SOAP/RESTful web services.
Familiarity with Guidewire DataHub, InfoCenter, and reporting tools.
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, etc.) and its impact on Guidewire.
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
Experience in API integrations and building custom interfaces between Guidewire and external systems.
Certifications: Guidewire certifications (e.g., Guidewire Certified Professional) are a plus.
Posted: 09/29/2025
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Toronto, ON
Senior Business Systems Analyst
We are seeking a highly skilled Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with deep expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter Cloud to join our clients team in Downtown Toronto. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in bridging business needs with technical solutions, driving efficiency and innovation across our commercial insurance product offerings.
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Lead the analysis, design, and configuration of Guidewire PolicyCenter Cloud, with a strong focus on product configuration and lifecycle management.
Utilize Advanced Product Designer (APD) to create and manage product models efficiently, including mind map-based configuration.
Collaborate closely with Underwriting, Product, and Actuarial teams to ensure business requirements align with overall strategic goals.
Map current- and future-state processes to identify opportunities for automation, streamlining, and process improvement.
Translate business requirements into clear Guidewire/APD configurations, functional specifications, and user stories.
Support Agile delivery processes by participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups.
Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT), manage defects, and ensure solutions meet business objectives and quality standards.
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Proven expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter Cloud with hands-on experience in APD product modeling.
Strong understanding of commercial insurance specialty products, coverages, and regulatory landscape.
Demonstrated success in business process mapping and implementing process improvements.
Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Excellent communication skills to liaise between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Experience with commercial insurance digital transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with cloud-based insurance solutions and emerging insurance technologies.
