Guidewire SBT Rating Developer

BlitzenX; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

BlitzenX is looking for a Guidewire SBT Rating Developer in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This role involves designing and maintaining rating logic using Guidewire's software, developing rating algorithms, and managing compliance with business rules.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, a background in Gosu programming, and domain knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of experience in Guidewire development.
• Guidewire certifications (e.g., PolicyCenter or Rating Specialist) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement rating algorithms using Guidewire Rating Engine.
• Configure rate books, tables, and worksheets.
• Customize pricing workflows within PolicyCenter.

Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Gosu programming language

Guidewire Rating Engine

Web services (SOAP/REST)

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Guidewire Studio

Git

SVN

Job description

Role Overview

Guidewire SBT Rating Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining rating logic and pricing configurations using Guidewire rating engine (primarily in PolicyCenter). The role focuses on creating and configuring rating algorithms that determine insurance premiums.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement rating algorithms using Guidewire Rating Engine.
• Configure rate books, rate tables, and worksheets.
• Build and maintain rating routines using Gosu and XML configuration.
• Customize pricing workflows within PolicyCenter.
• Work with Guidewire SBT framework for system enhancements.
• Extend base application components with minimal impact on core upgrades.
• Ensure best practices for extensibility and upgrade‑safe customizations.
• Configure product model (lines of business, coverages, policies).
• Configure rating structures.
• Integrate with external systems (e.g., underwriting, third‑party rating services).
• Write and execute unit tests and system test cases for rating logic.
• Validate premium calculations and ensure compliance with business rules.
• Debug pricing discrepancies and production issues.
• Work with business analysts, product owners, actuarial teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical rating solutions.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter
• Expertise in:
  • Guidewire Rating Engine (Gosu‑based development)
  • Gosu programming language
  • XML & PCF configurations
• Knowledge of:
  • Web services (SOAP/REST)
  • SQL and database concepts
• Experience with rate books, rating worksheets, and tables

Domain Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance
• Knowledge of:
  • Policy lifecycle
  • Underwriting rules
  • Premium calculations

Tools & Technologies

• Guidewire Studio
• Version control tools (Git, SVN)
• CI/CD pipelines (optional but preferred)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Typically 3–8+ years of experience in Guidewire development
• Guidewire certifications (e.g., PolicyCenter or Rating Specialist) are a plus

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Knowledge of integration patterns
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Performance optimization for rating calculations