Guidewire Integration Developer

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 3+ years

Location: Remote

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a skilled Guidewire Integration Developer to design, develop, implement, and maintain integrations between Guidewire InsuranceSuite applications and enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Guidewire integration frameworks, APIs, middleware technologies, and Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance processes.

The role involves developing reliable integration solutions, configuring Guidewire components, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data exchange between Guidewire platforms and third-party applications.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Guidewire Integration Development

• Develop, implement, and maintain integrations for Guidewire InsuranceSuite applications, including PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter.
• Configure and customise components of the Guidewire Integration Framework to meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop RESTful APIs and SOAP-based web services to enable communication between Guidewire applications and external systems.
• Build inbound and outbound integrations with third-party applications and enterprise platforms.
• Implement integration solutions using plugins, messaging frameworks, batch processes, and event-driven architectures.

2. API and Middleware Integration

• Design and implement scalable integration services using REST APIs, SOAP web services, XML, JSON, and XSD.
• Work with the Guidewire Messaging Framework and relevant integration patterns to facilitate reliable data exchange.
• Support integrations using middleware technologies and enterprise integration tools.
• Ensure data consistency, integration reliability, and adherence to established technical standards.

3. Configuration and Customisation

• Develop and maintain Guidewire solutions using Gosu programming.
• Work with the Guidewire data model and application configuration to support integration requirements.
• Apply Guidewire development best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, and functional teams to translate business requirements into technical integration designs.

4. Testing and Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot integration failures, investigate defects, and perform root cause analysis.
• Conduct unit testing and support integration testing to ensure solution quality.
• Participate in code reviews and resolve issues identified during development and testing.
• Support deployment activities and troubleshoot issues across development, testing, and production environments.

5. Documentation and Collaboration

• Prepare technical design documents, integration specifications, and implementation documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of integration processes, code quality, and system performance.
• Work within Agile/Scrum environments to deliver integration solutions on schedule.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Guidewire development and integration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Guidewire InsuranceSuite applications, including PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter.
• Proficiency in the Guidewire Integration Framework and Gosu programming.
• Experience with Java/J2EE and enterprise application development.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, SOAP web services, XML, JSON, and XSD.
• Experience with the Guidewire Messaging Framework, plugins, batch processes, and integration patterns.
• Understanding of the Guidewire data model and application configuration.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and functional stakeholders.

Must-Have Skills

• Guidewire InsuranceSuite
• Guidewire Integration Framework
• Gosu Programming

Good-to-Have Skills

• Guidewire Associate Certification
• Guidewire Specialist Certification
• Guidewire Cloud Platform

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Guidewire Associate or Specialist certification.
• Experience working with the Guidewire Cloud Platform.
• Exposure to Integration Gateway and Guidewire Cloud APIs.
• Familiarity with middleware technologies such as MuleSoft, Apache Camel, Boomi, or Informatica.
• Understanding of cloud services offered by AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Knowledge of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance processes and enterprise application integration practices.