Guidewire Development Manager

Michael Page; Markham; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Professional growth

Flexible In Office Requirements

Job summary

MPI in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect/Lead for Guidewire-based insurance solutions. You will provide technical leadership, drive architecture, and oversee delivery while remaining hands-on when needed.

You'll mentor teams, govern SDLC standards, and guide AI adoption within development pipelines, aligning technical roadmaps with business objectives. This role offers strong growth in a dynamic insurance technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline.
• 8+ years of professional application development experience across enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, development best practices, peer review processes and modern Agile methodologies.
• Hands-on background in software development and testing with the ability to guide technical team.
• Experience with Guidewire Insurance Suite and related development tools, frameworks and integrations.
• Solid knowledge of P&C insurance domain, products, processes and system integrations.
• Experience evaluating system and application architectures and making design recommendations.
• Proven ability to hire, mentor and develop talent while building engaged and high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance and standards for application architecture, development and set reporting frequency to keep leadership updated.
• Provide technical leadership, remove delivery obstacles, foster a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Lead development team of employees and contractors delivering insurance solutions.
• Apply Guidewire best practices and secure development standards across the SDLC.
• Oversee solution design and code quality including architecture reviews and structured peer code reviews.
• Remain hands-on when needed with coding, design discussions and troubleshooting.
• Guide initiatives from concept to release ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
• Support AI adoption within SDLC to enhance productivity and automation.
• Collaborate with PMs, BAs, and Business stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and predictable delivery.
• Ensure Agile commitments are met for scope, timelines and quality.
• Proactively manage risks, issues and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs and delivery metrics and recommend improvements.
• Define and evolve technical direction for application platforms and roadmaps.
• Evaluate vendor and partner solutions for scalability and integration with Guidewire and enterprise systems.
• Drive adoption of modern tools and automation to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure software quality, reliability and scalability across all deliverables.
• Support operational readiness including monitoring, performance validation and production alignment.
• Champion operational excellence through continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and processes.
• Partner with systems integrators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOWs).

Skills

Java

GOSU

JavaScript/TypeScript

Guidewire

Cloud platforms

DevOps

AI coding assistants

Leadership

SDLC

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Guidewire Cloud Platform

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Lead the architecture, development, and delivery of enterprise insurance solutions while providing technical leadership to teams working within the Guidewire ecosystem. This role combines people leadership, hands‑on engineering, Agile delivery oversight, and strategic roadmap planning to drive scalable, secure, and high‑quality technology outcomes.

Client Details

A company in the insurance industry located in Markham.

Description

• Establish governance and standards for application architecture, development and set reporting frequency to keep leadership updated
• Provide technical leadership, remove delivery obstacles, foster a collaborative and innovative culture
• Lead development team of employees and contractors delivering insurance solutions
• Apply Guidewire best practices and secure development standards across the SDLC
• Oversee solution design and code quality including architecture reviews and structured peer code reviews
• Remain hands‑on when needed with coding, design discussions and troubleshooting
• Guide initiatives from concept to release ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives
• Support AI adoption within SDLC to enhance productivity and automation
• Collaborate with PMs, BAs, and Business stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and predictable delivery
• Ensure Agile commitments are met for scope, timelines and quality
• Proactively manage risks, issues and communicate impacts to stakeholders
• Monitor KPIs and delivery metrics and recommend improvements
• Define and evolve technical direction for application platforms and roadmaps
• Evaluate vendor and partner solutions for scalability and integration with Guidewire and enterprise systems
• Drive adoption of modern tools and automation to improve efficiency and quality
• Ensure software quality, reliability and scalability across all deliverables
• Support operational readiness including monitoring, performance validation and production alignment
• Champion operational excellence through continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and processes
• Partner with systems integrators, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOWs)

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline
• 4+ years of leadership experience with prior roles as manager or team leader
• 8+ years of professional application development experience across enterprise systems
• Strong understanding of SDLC, development best practices, peer review processes and modern Agile methodologies
• Hands‑on background in software development and testing with the ability to guide technical team
• Experience with Guidewire Insurance Suite and related development tools, frameworks and integrations
• Solid knowledge of P&C insurance domain, products, processes and system integrations
• Proficiency in Java, GOSU, and JavaScript/TypeScript for enterprise application development
• Experience evaluating system and application architectures and making design recommendations
• Proven ability to hire, mentor and develop talent while building engaged and high‑performing team
• Strong adaptability and flexibility in managing shifting priorities and complex delivery environments
• Ability to manage conflict and build consensus using logical and data‑driven communication
• Experience with cloud‑hosted enterprise applications, SaaS platforms and modern DevOps tools (source control, issue tracking, build/release)
• Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Claude) to enhance development productivity and code quality
• Guidewire ACE Certified
• Experience with digital modernization initiatives
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform or Guidewire upgrade initiatives
• Hands‑on experience with cloud deployments on AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, cloud‑native development patterns and modern software development practices

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $140000 to $160000 CAD.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Professional growth and development in the insurance industry.
• Flexible In Office Requirements

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants