Guidewire Developer Lead | Advisory

PwC; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Dev Lead in Guidewire at Senior Associate/Manager level to guide a team delivering Guidewire-based insurance solutions. You will oversee architecture, integration) and cross-functional collaboration across finance, digital, and data platforms.

A focus on quality, velocity, and scalable design is essential. The role emphasizes leadership, technical guidance, and aligning client business objectives with Guidewire capabilities, including Cloud, PolicyCenter,

Qualifications

• Experience with Guidewire platform implementations in insurance domain.
• Proven leadership of development teams including design reviews and work allocation.
• Strong business and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead real-time knowledge and enterprise integration efforts for Guidewire implementations.
• Define and drive software architecture and best practices across the team.
• Mentor developers and oversee code reviews, deployments, and testing.

Skills

Guidewire

Team leadership

Software architecture

Communication

SQL databases

Cloud platform

Code reviews

Tools

Guidewire Studio

Integration Gateway

APD

Git

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Guidewire

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Location: This role could be based out of any of our PwC offices in Australia

About us

Guidewire team focuses on delivering Guidewire implementation services to General Insurance clients. We deliver end to end Guidewire suite implementations, blending technical skills and strategy to advise top ASX organisations, not-for-profit companies and private clients with spectacular results. And we’re looking for a leader to take our team to the next level, as we help to resolve complex business issues from strategy to execution within our vast community of solvers.

Use the know-how you’ve gained in major Guidewire implementations to grow our Guidewire practice in PwC Australia. As a leader in the team, you’ll make a real impact in a workplace that’s human-led and tech-enabled.

As a Dev Lead in Guidewire, work with and provide guidance and leadership to a team of developers that will help clients harness technology to achieve key business objectives. You will work across both core Guidewire and related platforms and technologies e.g. document management, finance, digital, data, etc.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Real time knowledge and experience on enterprise system integration, preferably from Insurance domain background.
• Good understanding and experience in software architecture, design patterns and software development best practices.
• Identifying, defining and leading continuous improvement activities to increase the quality and velocity of solution and ways of working
• Experience on Guidewire Cloud, PolicyCenter (Cloud platform preferred). BillingCenter and ClaimCenter considered.
• Experience in Guidewire and related toolsets e.g. APD, Guidewire Testing Framework, Integration Gateway, Guidewire Studio, Guidewire Cloud Console, Git/Bucket, etc.
• Experience on any database Oracle / SQL Server / Postgres and well versed in SQL.
• Maintaining and fix issues in across environments (dev, QA, UAT and Prod) and involvement in unit testing and documentation.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience with integration to other platforms such as Document Management, Finance, Digital, etc.
• Strong business and technical communication (oral and written) skills.
• Proven technical and people leadership skills and ability to leading development teams including work allocation, technical designs, code reviews, code merge activities, etc.
• Ability to work with and influence wider technology teams, including other developer leads, project managers, Business Analyst Leads, etc.
• Working with client business SMEs to understand the requirements and translate them into viable solutions.

What you could gain:

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks’ annual leave and float public holidays to support your work-life balance.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here: https://bit.ly/4fFLA3z

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic.We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

The minimum salary for a Senior Associate in this role is AUD 89,000 including superannuation. Higher grades will receive a salary range above this in line with the salary bands for these positions.

Education

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Certifications

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Required Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Guidewire BillingCenter, Guidewire BillingCenter Configuration, Guidewire ClaimCenter, GuideWire Integration, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, PolicyCenter (Software), Professional Courage, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Service Excellence, Software Development, Software Development Methodology {+ 3 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

October 7, 2026