Guidewire Digital Configuration JDP Developer

GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Guidewire Developer/Technical Lead to guide a development team in Toronto. This contract role involves leading the technical development of enterprise-level insurance applications, ensuring best coding practices and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Guidewire products and a strong background in system design within the insurance domain.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in system design and development, preferably in insurance.
• 5+ years of experience with Guidewire Policy Center and Billing Center.
• Experience working in Agile/SCRUM/Lean environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development team through all SDLC phases.
• Write testable and efficient code, ensuring high quality standards.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor developers.

Skills

System Design

Guidewire Expertise

Agile Methodologies

Problem Solving

Technical Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitHub

Bitbucket

Job description

Date: 3 juin 2025

Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2P1

**This is a contract role with no sponsorship option.

We are seeking a highly experiencedSenior Guidewire Developer / Technical Leadto 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