Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer

NFU Mutual; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

• Lead the design and build of Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions at the heart of NFU Mutual’s digital transformation.
• Shape technical direction, coach team members, and champion best practice in a collaborative Agile environment.
• Hybrid and office-based options - we’re open to discussing what this might look like for you.

NFU Mutual Guidewire Centre of Excellence

It’s an exciting time at NFU Mutual. We’ve already rolled out Guidewire’s ClaimCenter and BillingCenter and as part of a company-wide transformation we’re now rolling out PolicyCenter. It’s a strategic move that touches nearly every part of our operations, and the results will be felt not just today but well into the future. It’s a huge undertaking and a critical one for our long-term success, so we're growing our Guidewire Centre of Excellence to build the expertise and capabilities needed to leverage Guidewire to its full potential. This is your chance to be part of the creation of transformative Guidewire solutions that will have a lasting impact on the general insurance business at NFU Mutual, our customers and their communities.

About the role

NFU Mutual is expanding its Guidewire PolicyCenter Team and is looking for a talented and driven Senior Developer to join our Guidewire Centre of Excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, Agile delivery team that plays a central role in shaping the future of our General Insurance solutions. As we continue our digital transformation journey, you’ll join a team focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering real value for our General Insurance customers through cutting-edge technology. You'll work in a collaborative, supportive environment that encourages growth, knowledge sharing, and the development of high-quality solutions that put our customers first.

As a Senior Developer, you’ll work closely with Business Analysts, Solution Designers, and stakeholders to review, analyse, and evaluate IT system requirements. Provide expert advice on new business initiatives, you’ll ensure that proposed solutions align with long-term development goals and technical architecture. Your role will involve hands-on development, configuration, unit testing, and integration of medium to complex technical changes within Guidewire PolicyCenter, all delivered to high standards of quality and timelines.

Supporting system and user acceptance testing, you’ll contribute to implementation activities and oversee the smooth handover of software into Business-as-Usual (BAU) operation. When issues arise, you’ll coordinate the investigation and resolution of technical incidents, ensuring service levels are met in accordance with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standards. You’ll also evaluate and interpret system designs, recommending improvements to applications, infrastructure, or processes as needed.

Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders—both onshore and offshore—will be key to your success. You’ll stay up to date with new technologies and development tools, promoting continuous improvement within the team. In addition to leading by example, you’ll coach and mentor team members to help them grow their technical capabilities and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes. From time to time, you’ll also deliver one-off projects or assignments as agreed with your Line Manager.

This role offers hybrid working and office-based working from our Tiddington Head Office, just outside Stratford-Upon-Avon. To help you give your best in the office and at home, we’re open to discussing what this might look like for you.

About you

You’re a driven individual with strong problem-solving skills, a critical thinking mindset, and a proactive approach to getting things done. You thrive in a collaborative environment where you work closely with others to tackle challenges, share ideas, and deliver smart, effective solutions.

Essential qualifications and experience

1. Strong experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter software development, with additional exposure to ClaimCenter or BillingCenter being beneficial.
2. Experienced using Java or other object-oriented programming languages, with SQL for relational databases.
3. Ability to lead and contribute to technical discussions and articulate design decisions.
4. Familiarity with Agile development practices and flexibility in a fast-changing environment, with an awareness of ITIL processes and standards.
5. Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.

Desirable

Knowledge of Gosu scripting language is desirable.

Internally this role is known as Senior Developer.

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary £55,000 - £60,000 Dependent upon experience
• Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.

Working at NFU Mutual

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us.

We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction but also named us as the first UK-based company to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for ten years in a row. We are also the only Insurer to feature in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of ‘Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK’, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.