Lead Guidewire Developer

Yeshnex IT Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeshnex IT Solutions in Toronto, Canada is seeking an experienced Lead Guidewire BillingCenter Developer to design and implement Guidewire solutions and mentor the development team.

You will work with Gosu, PCF, and integration components, collaborate with analysts and QA, and ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT experience.
• 8+ years Guidewire development.
• BillingCenter config and integration expertise.
• Gosu programming and Gosu Queries.
• PCF configuration, Rulesets and Validations.
• Guidewire Plugins and integrations experience.
• SOAP/REST Web Services and Messaging.
• Strong P&C insurance knowledge (Commercial/Personal Lines).
• Agile/Scrum development experience.
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead Guidewire BillingCenter development and integration.
• Design, develop, and customize Guidewire solutions.
• Mentor and guide development teams.
• Participate in design reviews and planning.
• Ensure code quality and performance.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, QA.
• Support all SDLC phases from design to deployment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Guidewire development

Gosu programming

Gosu Queries

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring/leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Guidewire BillingCenter

PCF configuration

Rulesets

Validations

Guidewire Plugins

Web Services (SOAP/REST)

Job description

Location: Toronto, Canada

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead Guidewire BillingCenter Developer with strong hands‑on experience in Guidewire configuration, integration, and development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Guidewire BillingCenter, Gosu programming, PCF configuration, and integration components.

The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing technical solutions, leading development activities, resolving complex technical issues, and mentoring development teams. Experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance domain, particularly Commercial and Personal Lines, is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to Guidewire BillingCenter development, configuration, and integration activities.
• Design, develop, customize, and implement Guidewire solutions based on business requirements.
• Work extensively with Gosu programming, Gosu Queries, PCF configuration, Rulesets, and Validations.
• Develop and maintain Guidewire integrations using Plugins, Web Services, and Messaging.
• Analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to development team members.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, task planning, and effort estimation.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, QA teams, and other cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ensure code quality, application performance, and adherence to development best practices.
• Support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend technical solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10 years of overall IT experience.
• Minimum 8+ years of hands‑on Guidewire development experience.
• Strong experience with Guidewire BillingCenter configuration and integration.
• Expertise in Gosu programming and Gosu Queries.
• Hands‑on experience with PCF configuration, Rulesets, and Validations.
• Strong experience developing Guidewire Plugins and integrations.
• Experience working with SOAP/REST Web Services and Messaging.
• Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance.
• Experience working with Commercial and Personal Lines of Business.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proven experience providing technical leadership and mentoring developers.

Good to Have

• Guidewire Certification, preferably in the Integration track.
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud implementations.
• Exposure to modern integration architectures and cloud technologies.
• Experience working with distributed development teams.