What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer - Remote role position at Last Word Consulting?
Job Title: Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer
Location: Chicago, IL OR REMOTE is also fine
6-12 months Contract role
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer with strong expertise in both configuration and integration, along with hands-on experience in cloud deployment or migration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and collaborate with global insurance clients to deliver scalable, high-quality PolicyCenter implementations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and implement solutions in Guidewire PolicyCenter using Guidewire Studio and GOSU.
- Perform PolicyCenter configuration including UI components, data model, typelists, business rules, workflows, and validation logic.
- Develop and maintain integrations with internal and external systems using Guidewire Integration Framework, REST/SOAP APIs, plugins, and messaging services.
- Collaborate with solution architects to build scalable, high-performance, and cloud-ready solutions.
- Participate in cloud migration initiatives and support deployments on AWS or Azure platforms.
- Contribute to development lifecycle activities including coding, unit testing, code reviews, and technical documentation.
- Work closely with QA, Business Analysts, and DevOps teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.
- Support insurance processes such as billing instructions, installment plans, and delinquency handling where applicable.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter configuration:
- Entities, typelists, rules, workflows, screens, and validations
- Proven experience in PolicyCenter integrations:
- Plugins, messaging, REST/SOAP web services, and batch processes
- Proficiency in GOSU, Java, and Guidewire Studio
- Experience with insurance lifecycle components such as:
- FNOL, Coverage Verification, Reserves, Payments, Recoveries, and Subrogation
- Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment concepts and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong knowledge of SQL, database management, XML, and related data technologies
- Experience in debugging, unit testing, and performance tuning
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Preferred Skills
- Guidewire Certification in PolicyCenter (Configuration and/or Integration)
- Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Exposure to microservices architecture and cloud-native development patterns
- Familiarity with BillingCenter or other Guidewire products
- Hands-on experience in performance optimization and troubleshooting in PolicyCenter implementations
- Understanding of containerization concepts (Docker/Kubernetes)
Thanks & Regards
Ashish Chhabra
Last Word Consulting Inc.
Ph: Ext. 423 . Direct:
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