Guidewire Tech Lead

Job Description: Guidewire (GW) Technical Lead

Location: Chicago, IL/NY/Atlanta, GA

Fulltime

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Guidewire Technical Lead with strong expertise in Low-Level Design (LLD), solution architecture, and technical leadership across Guidewire implementations. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end technical design, ensure adherence to best practices, and lead development teams in delivering high‑quality Guidewire solutions (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

• Lead technical design and development efforts for Guidewire applications (PolicyCenter/BillingCenter/ClaimCenter).
• Mentor and guide development teams, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Perform code reviews, optimize performance, and ensure overall technical quality.

2. Design & Architecture

• Create detailed Low-Level Designs (LLDs) based on approved High-Level Designs (HLDs).
• Define integration architecture, data flows, and service interactions.
• Develop reusable frameworks, design patterns, and technical accelerators.
• Collaborate with solution architects to refine architectural decisions and ensure design consistency.

3. Development & Implementation

• Develop configurations and customizations using Guidewire Gosu, PCF, data models, and integration tools.
• Design and implement integrations using SOAP/REST APIs, messaging, and external interfaces.
• Support data migration, batch processing, and system performance tuning.

4. Project Execution

• Work closely with functional consultants, business analysts, QA teams, and product owners.
• Provide accurate effort estimation and contribute to sprint planning.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive root cause analysis.

5. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure solutions follow Guidewire standards and organizational architecture guidelines.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing support, and documentation.
• Maintain high coding quality and ensure compliance with security and audit requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• 5–10 years of experience in Guidewire InsuranceSuite implementations.
• Strong hands-on knowledge in:
• Gosu programming
• PCF UI configuration
• Data model extensions
• Integration development (SOAP/REST/Web Services)
• Batch, rules engine, messaging
• Expertise in LLD preparation, UML diagrams, sequence diagrams, class diagrams.
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud (nice to have but preferred).
• Strong understanding of insurance domain (P&C).

Tools & Technologies

• Java, XML, GIT, Maven
• SQL, Oracle/PostgreSQL
• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps (preferred)
• Logging & monitoring tools

Life at Capgemini:

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Disclaimer:

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.