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Job Description
Role: Sr. Manager, Guidewire Development
Location: Remote Canada
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Guidewire Development to lead our team in designing, developing, and maintaining Guidewire-based solutions for our insurance technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Guidewire (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and/or ClaimCenter), strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, cloud technologies, and software development best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Development
- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of Guidewire solutions (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
- Ensure best practices in software development, integration, and deployment.
- Lead the adoption of modern technologies, including cloud-based Guidewire implementations (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Collaborate with enterprise architects to align Guidewire development with overall IT strategy.
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead and mentor a team of Guidewire developers, ensuring continuous growth and technical excellence.
- Foster a high-performance engineering culture that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Manage team workload, ensuring timely delivery of projects with high-quality standards.
- Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide coaching to team members.
Project & Stakeholder Management
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective Guidewire solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Business Analysts, and Product Owners) to ensure seamless delivery.
- Provide technical guidance on project scope, estimation, and risk mitigation.
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and industry standards.
Process Improvement & Innovation
- Drive continuous improvement in software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile practices.
- Identify opportunities to optimize performance, reduce costs, and enhance scalability.
- Stay updated with the latest Guidewire innovations, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise
- 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years specializing in Guidewire suite (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
- Strong proficiency in Guidewire Gosu scripting, Java, and web services (REST/SOAP).
- Experience in cloud-based Guidewire implementations (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with Guidewire DataHub, Integrations, and Digital Portals is highly preferred.
- Deep understanding of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software development methodologies.
Leadership & Management
- 3 years of experience leading development teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote and distributed team environment.
