Guidewire Developer

Avanciers Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanciers Incorporated is seeking a Lead Developer for Guidewire PolicyCenter and BillingCenter (Cloud-Ready) in Downtown Toronto, with a Hybrid 3 Days Onsite minimum. This contract role spans 12+ months and targets an expert with 8+ years in P&C insurance tech.

As the technical authority, you will steer design, core development, and architectural evolution across cloud and on‑prem ecosystems, mentoring a team of developers and ensuring scalable, high‑performance workflows.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or BillingCenter.
• Active ACE Guidewire Certification in PolicyCenter or BillingCenter.
• Strong Gosu and Java knowledge with Guidewire configurations and PCFs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and integration workstreams for Guidewire cloud/on‑prem ecosystems.
• Mentor and guide a team of Guidewire developers; perform code reviews and promote enterprise design patterns.
• Collaborate with BAs, Product Owners, and QA to refine stories and ensure quality across sprints.

Skills

Guidewire development

PolicyCenter

BillingCenter

Gosu

Java

REST/SOAP integration

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ACE Certification

Job description

Avanciers Incorporated is hiring a [Lead Developer Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter] for one of our clients.

Job Title: Lead Developer Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter (Cloud-Ready)

Job Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite Minimum)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12+ months

(This posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

Job Description

Lead Developer Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter (Cloud-Ready)

Experience Level: 8+ Years in P&C Insurance Technology

I. Role Objective

As the Guidewire Lead Developer, you will spearhead the design, core development, and architectural evolution of our Guidewire cloud and on-prem ecosystems. Focusing heavily on PolicyCenter and BillingCenter, you will act as the technical authority translating complex insurance underwriting, product modeling, invoicing, and collection requirements into scalable, high-performance digital workflows.

II. Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Solution Design: Drive hands-on solution design, configuration, and integration workstreams. Champion coding standards, performance optimization, and architectural blueprints across PolicyCenter and BillingCenter.
• Engineering Excellence & Mentorship: Guide, unblock, and mentor a team of Guidewire developers. Conduct rigorous code reviews, promote the use of enterprise design patterns, and run technical discovery sessions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and QA leads to refine user stories, establish technical estimation baselines, and eliminate defect leakage across sprint cycles.

III. Required Qualifications

• Guidewire Domain Mastery: 8+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience developing within Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or BillingCenter.
• ACE Certification: Active Guidewire Associate or Professional Certification (ACE) in PolicyCenter or BillingCenter (Configuration or Integration tracking).
• Advanced Gosu or Java: Deep proficiency in Gosu programming, Guidewire studio configurations, wizard flows, data models, PCFs, and underlying Java framework structures.
• Integration Patterns: Proven experience building reusable, asynchronous, and synchronous service-oriented communication mechanisms via Web Services (REST/SOAP) and plugins.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder-facing communication skills with a proven track record of leading technical workstreams or developer squads.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Important Information for Applicants

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
• Proof of qualifications may be requested
• Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process
• Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process

Avanciers Incorporated thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.