Guidewire PolicyCenter Integration Developer

Position: Guidewire PolicyCenter Integration Developer

Location: Toronto, On

Job Summary

We are seeking a 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.

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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 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).
• 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

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.

Regards

Patrick Fernandez

Talent Acquisition Group - Strategic Recruitment Manager