Guidewire Digital Configuration JDP Developer

GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Guidewire Developer / Technical Lead to guide and mentor a software development team focused on enterprise-level insurance applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Guidewire and demonstrate strong leadership skills, ensuring collaboration and adherence to coding standards throughout the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in system design and development in the insurance domain.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Guidewire.
• Experience in Agile / SCRUM / Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development team through all SDLC phases.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor developers.
• Align solution design with Guidewire OOTB best practices.

Skills

System Design

Guidewire Policy Center

Guidewire Billing Center

Agile

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitHub

Bitbucket

Job description

• This is a contract role with no sponsorship option.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Guidewire Developer / Technical Lead to guide and mentor a development team working on enterprise-level insurance applications. The successful candidate will ensure efficient coding practices, alignment with out-of-the-box (OOTB) Guidewire product standards, and promote collaboration and innovation throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the technical development team through all SDLC phases : design, development, coding, testing, and debugging.

Write testable, scalable, efficient code while setting high-quality coding standards.

Align solution design with Guidewire OOTB best practices, cloud standards, and ensure long-term maintainability.

Collaborate with Guidewire support to report issues, understand digital roadmap updates, and implement features aligned with upcoming releases.

Conduct code reviews, mentor developers, and enforce secure coding standards.

Perform impact analyses, recommend solutions, and lead the implementation of complex enhancements.

Develop and document technical specifications and system designs.

Partner with architects, BAs, and stakeholders to ensure business requirements are accurately translated into technical solutions.

Required Skills & Experience :

Skill

Description

1 10+ years in system design and development, preferably within the insurance domain

2 5+ years of hands-on experience with Guidewire Policy Center, Billing Center (v7+), and Jutro or JDP

3 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field); excellent organizational and communication skills

4 5+ years working in Agile / SCRUM / Lean environments

5 Advanced problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and drive decisions under ambiguity

6 Proven ability to mentor team members and provide technical guidance to stakeholders

7 Experience resolving complex technical issues and recommending innovative solutions

Additional Technical Competencies :

Experience with Guidewire Digital products (e.g., Customer Engage, JDP)

Integration : Messaging, APIs, startable plugins, web services, batch jobs

Knowledge of Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) and distributed systems

Experience with SDLC tools : JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, Bitbucket

Familiarity with Worker Compensation lines (preferred)

Exposure to DevOps tools and practices

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