Lead Guidewire Developer

BlitzenX; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chennai is seeking a Guidewire Lead Developer to oversee the delivery of Guidewire BillingCenter solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of Guidewire development experience and strong leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include guiding a team of developers, architecting solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet business objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and optimize billing processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Guidewire development with strong hands-on BillingCenter expertise.
• Experience in building, mentoring, and guiding teams with a focus on training.
• Deep understanding of Guidewire integrations with PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop Guidewire BillingCenter solutions for multiple insurance lines.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and align solutions.

Skills

Guidewire BillingCenter expertise

Leadership and mentorship

Agile development

GOSU, Java, XML, web services

Client-facing communication

Education

Ace Certified Guidewire or equivalent

Job description

BlitzenX is looking for a Guidewire Lead Developer to drive end-to-end delivery acrossX-Center implementations. This is a hands-on leadership role designed for senior engineers who can own outcomes, build strong offshore teams, and lead a self-contained pod of 10 developers (including themselves).

This role is not about task execution. It is about accountability, mentorship, and delivery ownership—from design to production support—while building long-term Guidewire capability within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and develop Guidewire BillingCenter solutions for multiple insurance lines, including policy and claims-based billing.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of 8 developers, providing mentorship, training, and technical guidance to accelerate their growth.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and clients to define requirements and ensure solutions align with business objectives.
• Drive BillingCenter customizations and integrations with PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and third-party systems (payments, financial platforms).
• Implement and optimize billing workflows, invoice processing, payment plans, and cycle management for maximum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across BillingCenter and associated systems.
• Lead client-facing engagements to present technical solutions, gather feedback, and align implementations with client goals.
• Foster Agile delivery practices within sprint cycles, ensuring the team consistently meets high-quality standards.
• Contribute to system design, architecture, and scalability decisions, ensuring high performance, security, and maintainability.
• Maintain cutting-edge expertise in Guidewire BillingCenter and other Guidewire products to drive innovation and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years in Guidewire development with strong hands‑on BillingCenter expertise and prior leadership experience.
• Certification: Ace Certified Guidewire (or equivalent).
• Proven experience building, mentoring, and guiding developer teams, with a focus on training junior developers.
• Strong skills in X-Center configuration, customizations, integrations, and deployments.
• Deep understanding of Guidewire platform integrations with PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter.
• Technical expertise in GOSU, Java, XML, and web services (SOAP/REST).
• Strong knowledge of insurance billing processes, including invoicing, payments, account management, and reporting.
• Client-facing experience, capable of translating complex technical solutions for business stakeholders.
• Agile development experience with CI/CD practices.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently while leading a team.

Lead Responsibilities

• Lead a self-contained pod of 10 developers, including yourself, with full ownership of delivery, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for your pod’s output—ensuring timelines, technical standards, and best practices are consistently met.
• Mentor, coach, and train junior developers, building technical capabilities and instilling an ownership‑first mindset within the team.
• Drive end-to-end BillingCenter solutions—from design, configuration, and integration to deployment and issue resolution—with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with other pods and cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with overall program objectives.
• Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities and implement solutions that maximize pod performance and client value.