Job Title: Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract
Rate: CAD$85-90/hr INC
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Integration Developer to design, build, and support integration solutions between Guidewire PolicyCenter and internal/external systems. The ideal candidate is Guidewire ACE Certified in Cloud Integration, with deep hands-on expertise in Guidewire's integration frameworks, messaging architecture, and cloud-native APIs. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week onsite at the client's office.
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Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and support integrations between Guidewire PolicyCenter and third-party/internal systems using Messaging, Plugins, Batch Processes, and Event-based architecture.
· Build and maintain REST/SOAP web services and Cloud API integrations within the Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP).
· Work extensively with Guidewire Cloud Integration Framework, including Event Messages, Message Queues, and Producer/Batch Processes.
· Develop and maintain Edge APIs and Cloud Data Access (CDA) for data extraction and downstream reporting.
· Configure and extend PolicyCenter data model elements required to support integration touchpoints.
· Collaborate with enterprise architects to design integration patterns across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and external vendor systems (rating engines, document management, payment gateways, core data warehouses, etc.).
· Implement and support Guidewire Jutro/Digital integrations where applicable.
· Participate in cloud migration projects, ensuring integration continuity during on-prem to Guidewire Cloud transitions.
· Troubleshoot integration failures, monitor message queues, and resolve production incidents within SLA.
· Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support SIT/UAT cycles for integration components.
· Document integration specifications, data mapping, and technical design artifacts.
· Collaborate with QA, BA, and DevOps teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
· Ensure adherence to Guidewire Cloud best practices, security standards, and performance optimization for integration flows.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
· 6–8 years of overall IT experience, with strong focus on Guidewire PolicyCenter integration development.
· Mandatory: Guidewire ACE Certification in PolicyCenter Cloud Integration.
· Strong hands-on experience with Gosu scripting for integration-related configuration (plugins, batch processes, event messages).
· Proven expertise in Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) integration components - Messaging, Event Messages, Batch, REST/SOAP APIs, Edge APIs.
· Experience with middleware/ESB tools (MuleSoft, Kafka, Azure Service Bus, or similar) integrated with Guidewire.
· Solid understanding of XML, JSON, SQL, Java/J2EE, and web service standards (REST/SOAP, WSDL).
· Experience with data mapping, transformation, and ETL concepts in an insurance context.
· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git/SVN, and cloud deployment practices (Azure/AWS/GCP).
· Strong understanding of P&C Insurance domain processes (Policy, Billing, Claims lifecycle).
· Excellent debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning skills for integration flows.
Job Type: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days/week onsite at client office) Experience Level: 6–8 Years Certification Required: Guidewire ACE Certified – PolicyCenter Cloud Integration
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Integration Developer to design, build, and support integration solutions between Guidewire PolicyCenter and internal/external systems. The ideal candidate is Guidewire ACE Certified in Cloud Integration, with deep hands-on expertise in Guidewire's integration frameworks, messaging architecture, and cloud-native APIs. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week onsite at the client's office.
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Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and support integrations between Guidewire PolicyCenter and third-party/internal systems using Messaging, Plugins, Batch Processes, and Event-based architecture.
· Build and maintain REST/SOAP web services and Cloud API integrations within the Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP).
· Work extensively with Guidewire Cloud Integration Framework, including Event Messages, Message Queues, and Producer/Batch Processes.
· Develop and maintain Edge APIs and Cloud Data Access (CDA) for data extraction and downstream reporting.
· Configure and extend PolicyCenter data model elements required to support integration touchpoints.
· Collaborate with enterprise architects to design integration patterns across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and external vendor systems (rating engines, document management, payment gateways, core data warehouses, etc.).
· Implement and support Guidewire Jutro/Digital integrations where applicable.
· Participate in cloud migration projects, ensuring integration continuity during on-prem to Guidewire Cloud transitions.
· Troubleshoot integration failures, monitor message queues, and resolve production incidents within SLA.
· Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support SIT/UAT cycles for integration components.
· Document integration specifications, data mapping, and technical design artifacts.
· Collaborate with QA, BA, and DevOps teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
· Ensure adherence to Guidewire Cloud best practices, security standards, and performance optimization for integration flows.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
· 6–8 years of overall IT experience, with strong focus on Guidewire PolicyCenter integration development.
· Mandatory: Guidewire ACE Certification in PolicyCenter Cloud Integration.
· Strong hands-on experience with Gosu scripting for integration-related configuration (plugins, batch processes, event messages).
· Proven expertise in Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) integration components - Messaging, Event Messages, Batch, REST/SOAP APIs, Edge APIs.
· Experience with middleware/ESB tools (MuleSoft, Kafka, Azure Service Bus, or similar) integrated with Guidewire.
· Solid understanding of XML, JSON, SQL, Java/J2EE, and web service standards (REST/SOAP, WSDL).
· Experience with data mapping, transformation, and ETL concepts in an insurance context.
· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git/SVN, and cloud deployment practices (Azure/AWS/GCP).
· Strong understanding of P&C Insurance domain processes (Policy, Billing, Claims lifecycle).
· Excellent debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning skills for integration flows.
· Strong communication skills with ability to engage directly with client architects and stakeholders.
· Willingness to work hybrid, minimum 2 days/week onsite at client location.
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Good to Have
· Guidewire ACE Certification in PolicyCenter Configuration (in addition to Integration).
· Experience integrating with BillingCenter and ClaimCenter.
· Exposure to Guidewire Cloud migration (on-prem to SaaS) projects.
· Knowledge of Kafka, Azure/AWS cloud-native services, and API Gateway tools.
· Experience with Guidewire Jutro digital framework.
· Prior experience on Insurance domain projects in US/UK/Canada markets.
