Guidewire PolicyCenter Digital Engineering Lead

TXP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking a Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Technical Engineering Lead who will lead technical strategy and Agile delivery. Responsibilities include mentoring engineering teams, driving excellence across Guidewire platforms, and optimizing the delivery of digital services. Strong experience with Guidewire and Front End technologies is essential. This role offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £80,000 plus a 25% annual bonus and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive development experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, CustomerEngage and Jutro framework.
• Strong Front End development background including React, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Strong technical leadership in an Agile software development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and Agile delivery for Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital.
• Mentor and influence engineering teams within a supportive environment.
• Drive excellence across Digital and PolicyCenter platforms.

Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter development

React

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Technical leadership

Agile environment

Tools

DevOps tools

Node.js

Job description

Overview

Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Technical Engineering Lead

Lead technical strategy and Agile delivery for Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital

Hybrid/remote and office-based options available - Candidates UK wide can be considered

Salary: 75,000 - 80,000 + 25% Annual Bonus Plus Excellent Benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and Agile delivery for Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital
• Mentor and influence engineering teams within a supportive, forward-thinking environment
• As a hands-on, forward-thinking Technical Engineering Lead within the Guidewire Centre of Excellence, drive excellence across Digital and PolicyCenter platforms. Shape best practice and mentor growing talent; play a critical part in the evolving Guidewire ecosystem with focus on React and front-end digital services.
• Take a senior leadership role across digital-facing Guidewire platforms, including CustomerEngage and PolicyCenter. Champion high standards in coding, architecture, quality, and performance; work across multiple Scrum teams as a floating subject matter expert. Provide hands-on support, drive consistency, and offer valuable oversight. Mentor engineers across all experience levels.
• Play a central role in upholding out-of-the-box Guidewire development principles. Contribute to scalable, sustainable delivery by ensuring Guidewire components are optimised for flexibility, reuse, and long-term efficiency.

Essential skills and experience

• Extensive development experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, CustomerEngage and Jutro framework
• Strong Front End development background including React, html, CSS and JavaScript
• Strong technical leadership in an Agile software development environment
• Ability to influence technical direction and articulate complex ideas clearly to varied audiences
• Comfortable working across multiple Scrum teams as a technical mentor and quality gatekeeper
• Solid understanding of Guidewire principles and out-of-the-box functionality

Desirable

• Guidewire ACE certification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Experience with SaaS-based Guidewire deployments
• Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD practices
• Experience with Nodejs

If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration.

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