Lead Guidewire BillingCenter (BC) Developer

BlitzenX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Austin, Texas is seeking a Lead Guidewire BillingCenter Developer to architect and deliver high-performing billing solutions for the insurance sector. This hands-on leadership role involves building and mentoring a team of 8 developers while driving the technical roadmap and ensuring successful BillingCenter implementations. Candidates should have over 7 years of Guidewire development experience, a certification in Guidewire, and expertise in billing processes. Strong leadership skills and a client-facing background are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Guidewire development with strong hands-on BillingCenter expertise and prior leadership experience.
• Certification in Ace Certified Guidewire (or equivalent).
• Proven experience building, mentoring, and guiding developer teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and develop Guidewire BillingCenter solutions.
• Build and lead a team of 8 developers, providing mentorship and training.
• Collaborate with business analysts and project managers to define requirements.
• Drive customizations and integrations with PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter.
• Implement and optimize billing workflows and process management.

Skills

Guidewire development

BillingCenter expertise

Team leadership

GOSU

Java

XML

SOAP/REST web services

Insurance billing processes

Agile development

Client-facing skills

Education

Ace Certified Guidewire (or equivalent)

Job description

Role Overview:

BlitzenX is seeking a Lead Guidewire BillingCenter Developer to architect, deliver, and lead high-performing billing solutions for the insurance sector. This role is hands-on and leadership-driven, requiring a technical expert who can not only solve complex challenges but also build, mentor, and guide a team of 8 developers. You will play a critical role in shaping the technical roadmap, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of BillingCenter implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, configure, and develop Guidewire BillingCenter solutions for multiple insurance lines, including policy and claims-based billing.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of 8 developers, providing mentorship, training, and technical guidance to accelerate their growth.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and clients to define requirements and ensure solutions align with business objectives.
• Drive BillingCenter customizations and integrations with PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and third-party systems (payments, financial platforms).
• Implement and optimize billing workflows, invoice processing, payment plans, and cycle management for maximum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across BillingCenter and associated systems.
• Lead client-facing engagements to present technical solutions, gather feedback, and align implementations with client goals.
• Foster Agile delivery practices within sprint cycles, ensuring the team consistently meets high-quality standards.
• Contribute to system design, architecture, and scalability decisions, ensuring high performance, security, and maintainability.
• Maintain cutting-edge expertise in Guidewire BillingCenter and other Guidewire products to drive innovation and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years in Guidewire development with strong hands-on BillingCenter expertise and prior leadership experience.
• Certification: Ace Certified Guidewire (or equivalent).
• Proven experience building, mentoring, and guiding developer teams, with a focus on training junior developers.
• Strong skills in BillingCenter configuration, customizations, integrations, and deployments.
• Deep understanding of Guidewire platform integrations with PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter.
• Technical expertise in GOSU, Java, XML, and web services (SOAP/REST).
• Strong knowledge of insurance billing processes, including invoicing, payments, account management, and reporting.
• Client-facing experience, capable of translating complex technical solutions for business stakeholders.
• Agile development experience with CI/CD practices.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently while leading a team.