We are seeking a Guidewire ClaimCenter Lead with strong expertise in P&C Insurance domain and hands-on experience in Guidewire ClaimCenter implementations, upgrades, and integrations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading ClaimCenter projects, managing development teams, and ensuring successful delivery of end-to-end solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of Guidewire ClaimCenter solutions.
- Act as a technical and functional SME for ClaimCenter across the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and developers to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
- Manage and mentor offshore/onshore teams of developers, analysts, and testers.
- Ensure compliance with Guidewire best practices, coding standards, and project governance.
- Drive integration of ClaimCenter with external systems such as PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, Document Management, Payment Systems, and Third-Party Services.
- Oversee defect management, issue resolution, and performance optimization.
- Coordinate with QA teams to ensure test strategy, automation, and UAT readiness.
- Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and design approvals.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in Guidewire ClaimCenter.
- Strong experience in Guidewire Configuration, Integration (GOSU, Web Services, Messaging, Plugins, Rules, Batch Processes).
- Hands-on expertise with GOSU programming language and Guidewire Studio.
- Knowledge of Claim lifecycle processes (FNOL, Coverage, Reserves, Payments, Recoveries, Litigation, Subrogation, etc.).
- Proven experience in leading teams and managing offshore/onshore delivery models.
- Strong knowledge of SQL, GOSU, XML, SOAP/REST Web Services, Kafka/ESB integrations.
- Familiarity with Agile methodology, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven, etc.).
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Guidewire Certified Specialist / Certified Ace in ClaimCenter.
- Experience with other Guidewire modules (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter).
- Exposure to cloud deployment (AWS/GCP/Azure) and microservices architecture.
- Prior experience in Insurance domain (P&C) is highly desirable.