Technical Lead - Guidewire Development (Policy Center/Integration)

Celsior; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Celsior is seeking a Technical Lead for Guidewire Development (Policy Center/Integration) in Hyderabad, India. Responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing Guidewire XCenters solutions while aligning with onshore and offshore teams.

The role requires 8+ years IT experience with 5+ years in Guidewire, strong PolicyCenter skills, and Guidewire certifications. Excellent communication and ownership are essential for success in this client-facing, delivery-driven position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years IT experience with 5+ years in Guidewire implementations.
• Strong hands-on expertise in PolicyCenter.
• Experience with APIs, integrations, and event-driven architecture.
• Excellent client-facing communication.
• Experience working in distributed onshore-offshore delivery models.
• Guidewire certification required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance Guidewire XCenters solutions (PolicyCenter/BillingCenter/ClaimCenter).
• Collaborate with onshore teams and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Participate in architecture discussions and provide technical recommendations.
• Own end-to-end delivery of components with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ensure adherence to Guidewire best practices, coding standards, and performance.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Leadership/ownership

Problem-solving

Education

Guidewire Associate certification

Guidewire certifications

Tools

GOSU

Guidewire data model

Integration patterns

Job description

Technical Lead - Guidewire Development (Policy Center/Integration)

Certification: Guidewire Associate certification required

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance solutions within Guidewire XCenters (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter)
• Work closely with onshore teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
• Participate in architecture discussions and provide technical recommendations
• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned components with minimal supervision
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Ensure adherence to Guidewire best practices, coding standards, and performance considerations
• Actively contribute to team collaboration across geographies (onshore/offshore model)

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Guidewire implementations
• Strong hands-on expertise in PolicyCenter.
• Good to have experience in
• ClaimCenter
• Proficiency in GOSU, Guidewire data model, and integration patterns
• Experience working in distributed/onshore-offshore delivery models
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (client-facing readiness is critical)

Key Expectations (Important for This Role):

• Ability to ramp up quickly and deliver with minimal handholding
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Proactive communication with stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in APD and SBT
• Guidewire certifications
• Experience with APIs, integrations, and event-driven architecture