What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidewire Developer position at cooksys?
About Cook Systems
Since 1990, Cook Systems has partnered with organizations across the country to solve technology challenges and build strong technology teams. As a veteran-owned IT consulting company, we combine decades of industry experience with a continued focus on how technology, AI, and the way people work are evolving.
Our work spans technology consulting, talent development, and AI-enabled solutions. We value people who take ownership, adapt quickly, communicate well, and care about the quality of their work. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to keep building your skills, contribute to meaningful client work, and grow with a company that continues to evolve with the industry.
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Guidewire Developer with expertise in Policy Center configuration, Gosu, PCF, and Product Model. This role requires implementing business requirements and supporting integrations to deliver exceptional Guidewire solutions.
Responsibilities
- Configure and customize Guidewire PolicyCenter using Gosu, PCF, and Product Model.
- Develop policy lifecycle functions including submissions, renewals, endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements.
- Configure coverages, conditions, exclusions, and business rules.
- Develop UI screens, validations, workflows, and underwriting rules.
- Support integrations via SOAP/REST services, messaging, and plugins.
- Perform unit testing, defect resolution, code reviews, and production support.
- Collaborate with business, QA, and architecture teams.
Required Skills
- Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration (Cloud experience preferred)
- Gosu Programming
- PCF and Product Model Configuration
- Business Rules, Validation Rules, Workflows
- SOAP/REST Web Services, XML
- Guidewire Studio, Eclipse
- SQL Basics
Preferred Skills
- Guidewire Integration Framework
- ClaimCenter or BillingCenter exposure
- Guidewire Cloud (GWCP) and Upgrade experience
- CI/CD and DevOps knowledge
- Performance tuning and batch configuration
Domain Expert Knowledge
- Property & Casualty Insurance
- Personal Lines Business
- Policy Administration Processes
Preferred Certifications
- Guidewire Certified PolicyCenter Configuration Specialist
- Guidewire ACE Certification
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Benefits at Cook Systems
We want our employees to have benefits that support their health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Eligible Cook Systems employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first of the month following their hire date, including:
- Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with two plan options
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA options through Navia
- Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life
- 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard, with eligibility after six months
Beyond benefits, Cook Systems is a place where we expect people to take ownership of their work, communicate openly, continue learning, and contribute to the teams and clients they support.
We have been building technology careers and client partnerships for more than three decades, and we continue to evolve with the industry. If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, develop your capabilities, and be part of what comes next in technology, we’d like to hear from you.