Guidewire PolicyCenter Principal Software Engineer

Apex Systems, LLC; Wauwatosa (WI); Remote; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

401K plan with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Certifications & training programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead Guidewire PolicyCenter migration on the Guidewire Cloud Platform from Wauwatosa, WI. You will guide architecture, configuration, rating, and integrations with BillingCenter and ClaimCenter while championing code quality in a cross-functional team.

The role requires extensive Guidewire experience, strong Gosu/Java skills, and a track record of agile, upgrade-safe development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years Guidewire development experience with 5+ years on PolicyCenter.
• Hands-on Guidewire Cloud Platform delivery and CI/CD experience.
• Deep knowledge of PolicyCenter configuration, rating, and integration.
• Proficient in Gosu and Java; strong RESTful API design skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PolicyCenter migration and technical delivery in the Guidewire Cloud.
• Design architecture for policy model, rating, and integration with BillingCenter/ClaimCenter.
• Mentor engineers and drive upgrade-safe extensions and best Gosu standards.
• Oversee data conversion, cutover strategy, and API integrations with enterprise systems.

Skills

Guidewire development

PolicyCenter

Gosu

Java

REST APIs

CI/CD

Cloud Platform

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Guidewire Cloud Platform

Guidewire Cloud Console

Cloud APIs

PCF

SQL

Job description

# Guidewire PolicyCenter Principal Software EngineerApply**Job#: 3057575****Job Description:**Guidewire PolicyCenter Principal Software Engineer**Location:** Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (Remote)**Alternate Location:** Milwaukee, Richmond, RemoteRole OverviewThis organization is seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical delivery of Guidewire PolicyCenter on the Guidewire Cloud Platform. With BillingCenter and ClaimCenter already live, the enterprise is now implementing PolicyCenter, and this role will serve as a senior technical voice guiding the migration. As an advocate for agile and lean practices, the successful candidate will solve complex problems in a cross-functional team, champion code quality, and shape how PolicyCenter integrates into the wider insurance suite.Key Responsibilities* Lead the PolicyCenter development team to ensure efficient delivery of the migration to the new system.* Engage with large systems integrator partners, setting technical direction and maintaining accountability for technical quality.* Support the expansion of PolicyCenter knowledge across internal team members through hands-on training and knowledge sharing.* Oversee the design of PolicyCenter architecture, including product model, rating, configuration, and integration, while supervising development and unit testing across multiple technologies.* Guide the migration from legacy policy administration systems, including data conversion approach, cutover strategy, and coexistence with in-flight business.* Design and build integrations between PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and surrounding enterprise systems using Guidewire Cloud APIs and event-driven patterns.* Own the design and implementation of rating algorithms, rate tables, and rating worksheets in collaboration with actuarial and underwriting stakeholders.* Establish and advocate for Gosu standards, configuration over customization, and upgrade-safe extensions to ensure maintainability.* Provide strategic technical direction on Guidewire Cloud capabilities and mentor engineers within the software community of practice.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.**Required Skills:*** 7+ years of Guidewire development experience, with 5+ years on PolicyCenter.* Hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform delivery, including Guidewire Cloud Console, Cloud APIs, and CI/CD pipelines for Guidewire applications.* Deep experience with the PolicyCenter product model and configuration, including product definition, coverages, forms, and underwriting rules and workflows.* Strong experience with PolicyCenter rating, including rate tables, rating engines, and rate change processes.* Strong experience with Gosu and Java, and with PCF page configuration.* 5+ years of experience coding RESTful APIs and designing integrations (REST/JSON, messaging, and batch) across enterprise systems.* Experience integrating PolicyCenter with BillingCenter and ClaimCenter within the Guidewire suite.* 8+ years of experience coding in multiple programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, etc.* 8+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL (MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL proficiency preferred).* Experience with data conversion and migration for policy administration systems.* In-depth understanding of design thinking and customer-centric development.Preferred Qualifications* Guidewire BillingCenter, ClaimsCenter, and Cloud Integration Developer certification.* Experience with Guidewire Advanced Product Designer (APD) and Guidewire’s low-code and configuration tooling.* Extensive understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, test automation, and cloud deployment methodologies.* Experience working with Guidewire Digital (Jutro) or other portal technologies alongside PolicyCenter.* Leadership and project management experience within insurance policy administration, specialty insurance, or related business domains. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Wauwatosa,, WI, US**Job Type:** Applications and Data Management**Date Posted:** October 28, 2026**Pay Range:** $90 - $100 per hour