Guidewire Development Lead

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a Guidewire Development Lead in Toronto. This role involves developing software systems, mentoring team members, and collaborating on innovative solutions for workplace safety and insurance services. You'll work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and involvement in corporate citizenship initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Parental leave policy

Career development opportunities

Performance achievement mentorship

Corporate citizenship initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• 6+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure software systems end-to-end as a Guidewire Development Lead.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in software development processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire Digital Portals

Service-Oriented Architecture

Job description

ARE YOU READY to step up and take your technology expertise to the next level?

There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to create a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Working in a digitally driven, innovation-led environment where you can help clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on some of the coolest projects you can imagine.

About the Role:

We are seeking a new talent to join our team where you will have the opportunity to collaborate on a client project focused on workplace safety and insurance services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and configure software systems end-to-end or for specific stages of the product lifecycle as a Guidewire Development Lead.
• Support a client, project, or entity by applying knowledge of technologies, applications, methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), collaborate with and manage the team to perform, and be responsible for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute to key decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems that span multiple teams.
• Master proficiency in Guidewire PolicyCenter is required.
• Proficiency in Guidewire Digital Portals is recommended. Skills in Guidewire Integration with Master, Application Architecture Design, Build Management, and Agile Software Development Lifecycle are suggested at a master level.
• Lead the software development team in implementing innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in software development processes.
• Collaborate with Offshore Teams for technical design, documentation, code development, and other activities.
• Support the delivery team in creating, reviewing, and submitting documentation and acceptance criteria.

Here’s What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent.
• At least 5+ years of experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• At least 6+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience.
• At least 4+ years of full lifecycle Guidewire implementations.
• 2+ years of experience in large-scale, full lifecycle Service-Oriented Architecture implementations.
• Proven experience in integration and data migration solution design.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive benefits, including a fair and balanced parental leave policy.
• Opportunities to develop your career across industries with local and global clients.
• Performance achievement and career mentorship focused on your strengths and progress.
• Involvement in corporate citizenship initiatives, from volunteering to charity work.