Guidewire Developer

Saama; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Saama in Chennai seeks an experienced Guidewire Developer to lead configuration and integration of ClaimsCenter and PolicyCenter. You will leverage Gosu, Guidewire Studio, and APIs to implement custom business logic and workflows.

The role involves collaboration with business analysts and data tasks with SQL, plus mentoring junior developers. Guidewire Certification is mandatory and prior cloud/CI/CD exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 7+ years IT experience with 5+ years on Guidewire.
• Experience in Guidewire ClaimsCenter, PolicyCenter, and integrations.
• Guidewire Certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Configure and customize Guidewire applications (ClaimsCenter and PolicyCenter) to meet business requirements.
• Design, develop, and implement integrations between Guidewire and third-party systems using web services (SOAP/REST), messaging queues, and other integration patterns.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews to ensure coding standards.
• Provide guidance on Guidewire best practices and solution design; participate in design sessions and technical workshops.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Guidewire ClaimsCenter

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire Studio

GOSU

GOSU Scripting

Guidewire APIs

REST APIs

SOAP

XML/JSON

SQL

Snowflake

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description:

Description

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Guidewire platform, specializing in ClaimsCenter, PolicyCenter, and the integration of Guidewire with other systems. This role requires a deep understanding of insurance business processes, strong technical skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering Guidewire solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuration, development, and integration activities, and will play a key role in the full project lifecycle, from design to deployment. Should have exposure to DBA.

Key Responsibilities

• Guidewire Configuration:
  • Configure and customize Guidewire applications (ClaimsCenter and PolicyCenter) to meet business requirements.
  • Work with Gosu, GOSU Scripting, and other Guidewire-specific technologies to develop and maintain custom business logic and enhancements.
  • Utilize Guidewire Studio for configuration and development tasks.
  • Implement and configure screen changes, wizards, and workflows.
• Integration:
  • Design, develop, and implement integrations between Guidewire and third-party systems using web services (SOAP/REST), messaging queues, and other integration patterns.
  • Configure and customize Guidewire's integration framework.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues.
  • Experience with middleware technologies is a plus.
• Business Analysis & Solution Design:
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements.
  • Translate business needs into technical specifications and solution designs.
  • Provide guidance and expertise on Guidewire best practices and solutioning.
  • Participate in solution design sessions and technical workshops.
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring:
  • Act as a subject matter expert for Guidewire ClaimsCenter and PolicyCenter.
  • Mentor junior developers and team members on Guidewire development and configuration.
  • Contribute to code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Data Management (Good to Have):
  • Possess a strong understanding of the Guidewire data model.
  • Experience with data migration, data transformation, and data analysis within the Guidewire ecosystem.
  • Knowledge of SQL and database concepts. Working knowledge on Cloud database (eg Snowflake) is added advantage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in the IT industry, with 5+ years of dedicated experience with the Guidewire platform.
• Must have experience in areas: Guidewire ClaimsCenter, PolicyCenter, and Integrations.
• Guidewire Certification is mandatory. (e.g., Guidewire Certified Associate, Guidewire Certified Professional in ClaimsCenter/PolicyCenter, etc.).
• Proven experience with Guidewire Studio, GOSU, GOSU Scripting, and the Guidewire APIs.
• Hands‑on experience with integration technologies such as RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and XML/JSON.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good hands on Database administration or development

Preferred Qualifications (Good To Have)

• Experience with Guidewire Cloud.
• Knowledge of Guidewire DataHub and InfoCenter.
• Familiarity with Guidewire InsuranceSuite components beyond ClaimsCenter and PolicyCenter (e.g., BillingCenter).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with various insurance lines of business (e.g., Commercial Auto, Workers' Compensation, Property & Casualty).

Requirements: