Senior Guidewire Cloud Engineer (Contract)
Project Description:
The project involves migrating a Claims Payout Accelerator from on-premise infrastructure to the Guidewire Cloud Platform, with an emphasis on ClaimCenter. The engagement focuses on designing scalable, cloud-native solutions, integrating modern APIs, and transforming legacy architecture for improved operational agility and customer experience.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Guidewire Cloud Engineer who will lead cloud migration and platform modernization efforts. This individual must be experienced in Guidewire Cloud implementations, ClaimCenter, and agile-based delivery models. The role is ideal for engineers who excel in greenfield MVP environments and have a strong foundation in cloud-native microservices and Guidewire SDKs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end migration of a Claims Payout Accelerator from on-premise to Guidewire Cloud Platform (CAP).
- Design, configure, and extend Guidewire ClaimCenter using Guidewire-provided SDKs and DevConnect APIs.
- Develop scalable and maintainable components using Gosu and Java/Spring Boot.
- Implement cloud-native architecture best practices, including microservices integration, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
- Collaborate with product managers, solution architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
- Document technical specifications, deployment pipelines, and system architecture diagrams.
- Assist with UAT defect triage, resolution, and knowledge transfer to internal client engineering teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on development experience with Guidewire products, with a strong focus on ClaimCenter.
- Proven experience with Guidewire Cloud implementations and Guidewire Cloud Application Platform (CAP).
- Strong command of Gosu programming language, Java, and Spring Boot frameworks.
- Should have good understanding of Data Modelling and Analysis
- Experience with Guidewire DevConnect and cloud-native APIs for integrations.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure tools (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins).
- Experience working in Agile delivery teams in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.` Preferred Qualifications
- Guidewire Certifications: ClaimCenter Cloud Developer, Cloud Integration Developer, or equivalent.
- Prior experience migrating legacy Guidewire Accelerators to the cloud-native format.
- Exposure to multi-region cloud deployments across Canada and the US.
- Familiarity with additional Guidewire modules such as PolicyCenter or BillingCenter. Why Join This Opportunity:
Why Join This Opportunity:
- Opportunity to lead a greenfield Guidewire Cloud project for a major insurance platform.
- Work within a culture of innovation, autonomy, and agile delivery.
- Flexibility to work remotely and collaborate with a global engineering team.
- Attractive and competitive contract rates for top-tier talent.