Sr Guidewire Developer -PolicyCenter

Aviva plc; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive vacation package

Retirement savings plan

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Aviva plc in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer to work with global teams in designing, developing, and implementing PolicyCenter solutions. Candidates should have significant experience in Guidewire Development and familiarity with Agile methodologies.

You will be critical in Aviva’s Guidewire Cloud transformation, ensuring effective solutions that support core policy lifecycle. Competitive salary band ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter Development.
• Experience with end‑to‑end design and development of business database applications.
• Hands‑on experience configuring PolicyCenter UI and screens.

Responsibilities

• Build architectural diagrams and design documents.
• Write, configure, package, and deploy software.
• Perform peer code reviews.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand requirements.

Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter Development

GOSU Language

C# programming

Java programming

Python programming

Agile development

RESTful APIs

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Jira

Confluence

TeamCity

Job description

Job Overview

As a Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer at Aviva Canada, you will work with globally distributed teams to plan, design, develop, test, and implement solutions. You will design, configure, and develop PolicyCenter solutions that support Aviva’s core policy lifecycle and play a key role in the Guidewire Cloud transformation.

Responsibilities

• Build architectural diagrams and design documents.
• Write, configure, package, and deploy software.
• Perform peer code reviews.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Design and implement integrations with external systems.
• Ensure standard methodologies are followed in code development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Manage the technical aspects of Guidewire upgrades and patches.
• Resolve and address complex technical issues promptly.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years proven experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter Development.
• Expertise in GOSU Language, configuration, and coding using Guidewire tools and accelerators.
• Experience with Guidewire Batch and predefined plugins.
• Experience coding RESTful APIs and in multiple programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, etc.
• Experience with end‑to‑end design and development of business database applications.
• Experience building modern web applications and designing Web APIs with REST/JSON.
• Agile software development experience, including use of Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence.
• Domain knowledge in Property & Casualty Insurance.
• Strong expertise in PolicyCenter business rules (Underwriting, Validation, Pre‑quote/Post‑quote).
• Hands‑on experience configuring PolicyCenter UI and screens.
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud and its tools (TeamCity, Bitbucket, DataDog, Guidewire Home).
• Understanding of Guidewire Messaging Engine (Message Queues, Transports, Plugins).
• Guidewire Associate Certification.

Preferred Experience and Certifications

• Guidewire Ace Certification (preferably PolicyCenter).
• Experience with Guidewire Integration or Billing Center.
• Exposure to Advanced Product Designer (APD) for product modeling.
• Experience with rating configuration: rate books, tables, algorithms, and modifiers.
• Experience writing automated GUnit tests for configurations using Guidewire data builders.
• Experience upgrading Guidewire Cloud versions and handling Assurance Reports.
• Relational database and SQL proficiency (MS SQL Server & Transact SQL).

Benefits

• Salary band: $110,000 to $130,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Base compensation with eligibility for annual bonus.
• Retirement savings plan and share plan.
• Health benefits and personal wellness programs.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Employee‑driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We have a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

Recruitment Process

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.