Technical Manager - Guidewire Development

BlitzenX Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,690,000 - 4,510,000; Full time

Job summary

BlitzenX Solutions seeks a Technical Manager – Guidewire Development to lead high-velocity delivery teams across client-facing application development and Guidewire Managed Services.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep Guidewire expertise (GOSU, PC/BC/CC, REST/SOAP), and a track record of delivering at scale while mentoring the next generation of Guidewire talent through HTD programs and COE initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of IT experience with strong, hands-on Guidewire development expertise.
• Proven leadership across client-facing projects or managed services environments (enhancements, production support, rollouts).
• Deep proficiency in GOSU, PC/BC/CC configuration, integrations (REST/SOAP), batch, messaging, and Guidewire Cloud concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, configuration, and solution delivery across PolicyCenter, Rating, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, Digital, and Integrations.
• Oversee Guidewire Managed Services delivery—enhancements, break-fix, production stabilization, and multi-state rollouts.
• Ensure technical excellence across code quality, design reviews, performance optimization, and deployment readiness.
• Reduce production incidents, enhance system stability, and improve SLAs.
• Serve as primary technical authority for client engagements, ensuring consistency and client satisfaction.
• Partner with functional, QA, and release teams to ensure seamless execution across sprints and maintenance windows.
• HTD development: build accelerated learning tracks, conduct workshops, train new talent, set high technical standards.
• Contribute to COE initiatives with frameworks, reusable components, and automation accelerators.

Skills

Guidewire development

GOSU

PolicyCenter

BillingCenter

ClaimCenter

Integrations

Team leadership

Client-facing delivery

Production support

Cloud concepts

Tools

Guidewire Platform

REST/SOAP

Job description

Technical Manager - Guidewire Development

8 Years

Full-Time

INR 0 - 4100000

BlitzenX is seeking a Technical Manager – Guidewire Development who can lead high-velocity delivery teams across client-facing application development and Guidewire Managed Services—including enhancements, production support, and state rollouts. The role demands a hands-on, deeply technical leader who operates with precision, accountability, and delivery discipline. This position directly fuels revenue growth by ensuring predictable, high-quality engineering outcomes across critical client programs.

The ideal candidate leads from the front, thrives innovation, and consistently elevates engineering productivity. They combine strong technical decision-making with the ability to deliver at scale, while also shaping the next generation of Guidewire talent through BlitzenX’s HTD programs and contributions to our COE.

Client-Facing Application Development & Guidewire Managed Services

• Lead development, configuration, and solution delivery across PolicyCenter, Rating, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, Digital, and Integrations.
• Oversee Guidewire Managed Services delivery—owning enhancements, break-fix, production stabilization, and multi-state rollouts.
• Ensure technical excellence across code quality, design reviews, performance optimization, and deployment readiness.
• Reduce production incidents, enhance system stability, and continuously improve support SLAs.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for client engagements, ensuring consistency, predictability, and high client satisfaction.
• Partner with functional, QA, and release teams to ensure seamless execution across sprint cycles and maintenance windows.

HTD Development – Building the Next Wave of Guidewire Talent

• Design and execute accelerated learning tracks for Guidewire developers aligned with BlitzenX’s HTD model.
• Conduct deep-dive technical workshops, assessments, and hands-on training.
• Drive readiness of new talent for deployment into application development and managed services programs.
• Set high technical standards and ensure trainees consistently meet BlitzenX’s delivery expectations.

Center of Excellence – Accelerators & Best Practices

• Contribute to internal engineering assets including frameworks, reusable components, utilities, and automation accelerators.
• Strengthen Guidewire delivery playbooks, coding standards, and Cloud-ready architectural patterns.
• Research and evaluate emerging GW Cloud features, integration modernizations, and performance improvements.
• Enhance BlitzenX’s Guidewire maturity through structured, innovation-driven COE contributions.

Required Experience & Skills

• 8–12 years of IT experience with strong, hands-on Guidewire development expertise.
• Proven leadership across client-facing projects or managed services environments (enhancements, production support, rollouts).
• Deep proficiency in GOSU, PC/BC/CC configuration, integrations (REST/SOAP), batch, messaging, and Guidewire Cloud concepts.
• Strong ability to manage engineering teams, enforce discipline, and deliver consistently under aggressive timelines.
• Effective stakeholder management with clear communication and a problem-solving mindset.
• Experience contributing to internal talent development and/or COE initiatives.