Product Engineer- Guidewire PolicyCenter Rating

Allstate Insurance Company; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Product Engineer to support Guidewire Cloud transformation. The role involves designing and developing Rating implementations and requires deep expertise in Guidewire and related technologies. Join a flexible, inclusive environment focused on innovation and community service.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee discounts on insurance

Good Office program

Student Loan Payment Matching

Retirement Savings with employer contributions

Annual Wellness allowance

Personal reflection day

Tuition Reimbursement

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years IT experience, with 5+ years in Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Guidewire Developer PolicyCenter Ace Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support Guidewire Cloud transformation and PolicyCenter Rating implementations.
• Lead team members and ensure project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Gosu

ReactJS

C++

Python

Job description

Product Engineer- Guidewire PolicyCenter Rating page is loaded

Product Engineer- Guidewire PolicyCenter Rating

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Canadian Head Office (It) time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R16855

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. For over 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us ahead of our customers’ evolving needs, from advocating for seat belts, air bags, and graduated driving laws, to leading in pricing sophistication, telematics, and device and identity protection.

Job Description

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years, we prioritize supporting employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming culture. We are committed to community involvement through charitable partnerships, employee giving, and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1953, our motto is "You’re in Good Hands."

Our culture is built around Employee Value Proposition, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity, and Family, ensuring employees feel valued, grow personally and professionally, and enjoy their work.

Role Designation: Hybrid (1-2 days in office)

Benefits to joining Allstate:

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus other products and services)
• Good Office program (up to $400 back on office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching for Government Student Loans
• Retirement Savings with employer contributions
• Annual Wellness allowance
• Personal reflection day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community engagement opportunities

Job description:

We are hiring a motivated Product Engineer to support our Guidewire Cloud transformation, focusing on Guidewire PolicyCenter Rating implementations. The role involves supporting the Managing Engineer, leading team members, ensuring successful project execution, and aligning with company objectives. You will design and develop Rating implementations, define hypotheses and metrics, and leverage best practices for scalable, reliable, and engaging code. Knowledge of Guidewire platform and related systems is essential.

Accountabilities:

• Deep expertise in Guidewire with experience in configurations and customizations.
• Leadership in Guidewire PolicyCenter projects.
• Development of cloud concepts supporting Guidewire applications.
• Hands-on experience with Gosu, Guidewire APIs, and related tools.
• Mentoring peers, improving team skills, and ensuring best practices.
• Incident management and root cause analysis.
• Participating in project scoping, design, and documentation.
• Developing and maintaining platform software, automating routines, and enhancing performance.
• Driving innovation and process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field.
• 12+ years IT experience, with 5+ years in Guidewire PolicyCenter, including rating implementation.
• Guidewire Developer PolicyCenter Ace Certification.
• Proficiency in Java, Gosu, ReactJS, C++, Python, or similar.
• Experience with Canadian P&C insurance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of ITSM/ITIL practices.
• Ability to lead discussions, make design decisions, and implement modern practices like TDD, CI/CD.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and a proactive leadership mindset.
• Willingness to support production environments.

Bonus qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with scripting, automation, monitoring, and analytics tools.

We provide accommodations for those who need it. Join us to challenge yourself, grow your skills, and impact the future positively in a flexible, inclusive environment.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

Welcome

At Allstate, we strive to help people live a good life. We foster an environment of innovation, pride, and community service. Join us and be part of our mission to protect households and serve communities across Canada.