Guidewire Cloud Software Engineer I - Hybrid Opportunity (Based in West Des Moines, Iowa)

As a Guidewire Cloud Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for the development, migration, optimization, and scaling of the Guidewire insurance software platform within cloud environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Guidewire Cloud solutions for PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter. Your responsibilities will include designing and developing Guidewire configurations, customizations, and API integrations, as well as driving end-to-end cloud migration strategies for the Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP).

In this role, you will also ensure system performance, scalability, and compliance with industry standards in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance sector.

Success in this position requires deep hands-on experience, strategic thinking, and technical excellence. You will work closely with solution architects, IT delivery teams, and business stakeholders, demonstrating a high level of ownership, precision, agility, and dedication.

Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end cloud migration efforts for Guidewire applications, focusing on GWCP best practices
• Design and implement robust solutions using Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP), AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud models
• Ensure cloud environments meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, and resilience
• Optimize Guidewire cloud implementations for high-speed, transaction-heavy operations
• Perform advanced analysis, design, development, configuration, and testing for Guidewire platform solutions in a cloud-native context
• Execute system configuration and development using GWCP tools, customizing UI, business rules, workflows, and data models
• Integrate Guidewire applications with third-party APIs, payment gateways, rating engines, and databases
• Analyze requirements, define scalable technical solutions, and recommend process improvements for GWCP delivery
• Provide technical guidance to development teams on GWCP tools, accelerators, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies
• Ensure continuous delivery of Guidewire releases aligned with enterprise timelines
• Stay current with Guidewire Cloud Platform innovations and share knowledge across teams

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Guidewire Cloud Certified Specialist/Professional/ACE) are a plus
• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology
• 5+ years development experience in Guidewire InsuranceSuite V10, especially PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter
• 3+ years hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) implementations and cloud modernization initiatives
• Strong experience with:
  • Cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure)
  • Gosu configuration and coding using Guidewire tools and accelerators
  • Batch processing and plugin customization
  • Java
  • API development (REST/JSON)
  • SQL and data integration
  • Agile development (Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Jira)
• Expertise in Guidewire integrations and messaging frameworks
• Proven skills in performance tuning and optimization in cloud environments
• Prior experience in Property & Casualty Insurance across personal and commercial lines is strongly preferred

 

Benefits:

We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
• Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
• Wellness incentives
• Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
• Educational assistance

 

 

 

 

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