Lead Guidewire Developer

Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc. seeks an experienced Guidewire specialist to lead modernization efforts and deliver scalable, cloud-enabled policy solutions. You will architect, implement, and optimize PolicyCenter configurations and integrations while guiding a team across onshore and offshore locations.

Key responsibilities include SDLC leadership, defect triage, and ensuring coding excellence with APIs, Kafka, and Earnix integrations, in a remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with enterprise applications.
• Strong experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Hands-on Guidewire Cloud experience.
• Deep knowledge of Guidewire configuration and integration.
• Experience with Guidewire Advanced Product Designer (APD).
• Guidewire ACE certification in any product, preferably PolicyCenter.
• Experience triaging QA defects and supporting developers.
• Experience conducting code reviews and enforcing coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all SDLC phases: requirements, design, development, testing, docs, and deployment.
• Advance P&C modernization initiatives: Dwelling Policy Migration, Renewals, Umbrella Modernization.
• Design scalable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and AWS strategies.
• Lead code and design reviews; ensure API, Kafka, Earnix integrations are solid.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive end-to-end resolution.
• Identify and manage technical and operational risks.
• Mentor junior/mid developers and coordinate offshore teams.
• Collaborate with QA to resolve defects and remove blockers.

Skills

IT leadership

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire Cloud

Guidewire configuration

Guidewire integration

Guidewire APD

QA triage & debugging

Code reviews & standards

Tools

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire Cloud

APD

Kafka

Earnix

APIs

Job description

Work Mode: Remote allowed for excellent candidates

Certification: Guidewire ACE Certification or Associate Certification in PolicyCenter preferred.

Must-Have Skills

• 10+ years of overall IT experience.
• Strong experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of both Guidewire Configuration and Integration.
• Experience working with Guidewire Advanced Product Designer (APD).
• Guidewire ACE certification in any Guidewire product, preferably PolicyCenter.
• Experience triaging QA defects, identifying root causes, and supporting developers in resolving issues.
• Strong experience conducting code reviews and ensuring compliance with Guidewire coding standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of SDLC, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Work on P&C modernization initiatives, including Dwelling Policy Migration, Guidewire Renewals, and Umbrella Policy Modernization.
• Design scalable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and AWS cloud strategies.
• Lead code and design reviews and ensure seamless integration with APIs, Kafka, and Earnix.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide end-to-end resolution.
• Identify and manage technical and operational risks.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers and coordinate offshore teams.
• Work closely with QA teams to resolve defects and remove technical blockers.