Guidewire Tech Lead (Remote)

Cognizant; Halifax; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Guidewire Technical Lead to drive delivery for PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and GWCP. You will lead cloud upgrades, enhancements, and integration initiatives while coordinating on-site and offshore teams. The role demands hands-on leadership, strong client communication, and P&C domain knowledge.

Remote work is supported with a focus on flexible, balanced engagement. Applicants should bring a proven track record in large-scale Guidewire deployments and a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Guidewire experience with PolicyCenter and BillingCenter.
• Hands-on experience in Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP).
• Strong knowledge of Gosu, Java, SQL, REST/SOAP services, and integrations.
• Experience in Guidewire Cloud upgrades, production support, and enhancement delivery.
• Property & Casualty Insurance domain knowledge.
• Excellent client-facing communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery, production support, enhancements, cloud upgrades, and integration initiatives for the Guidewire ecosystem.
• Drive technical solutions and stakeholder engagement across the delivery lifecycle.
• Coordinate on-site and offshore delivery teams to ensure successful implementations.

Skills

Guidewire experience

PolicyCenter & BillingCenter

Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP)

Gosu

Java

SQL

REST/SOAP

Integrations

Delivery leadership

Onsite-offshore coordination

Job description

Seeking an experienced Guidewire Technical Lead with strong expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) to lead delivery, production support, enhancements, cloud upgrades, and integration initiatives for Client Guidewire ecosystem. The role requires a hands-on leader capable of driving technical solutions, stakeholder engagement, and onsite-offshore coordination.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of Guidewire experience with PolicyCenter and BillingCenter.
• Hands-on experience in Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP).
• Strong knowledge of Gosu, Java, SQL, REST/SOAP services, and integrations.
• Experience in Guidewire Cloud upgrades, production support, and enhancement delivery.
• Property & Casualty Insurance domain knowledge.
• Excellent client-facing communication and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Guidewire Cloud, PolicyCenter, and BillingCenter Certifications.
• Experience leading onsite-offshore delivery teams.

Experience in large-scale Guidewire Cloud implementation/support programs.

Work model

We believe remote work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can m

an impact in a variety of ways. Thinkabout your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Total compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between$90000–$160000per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical,mentaland financial wellbeing