Senior Guidewire Cloud Engineer (Contract)

Project Description:

The project involves migrating a Claims Payout Accelerator from on-premise infrastructure to the Guidewire Cloud Platform, with an emphasis on ClaimCenter. The engagement focuses on designing scalable, cloud-native solutions, integrating modern APIs, and transforming legacy architecture for improved operational agility and customer experience.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Guidewire Cloud Engineer who will lead cloud migration and platform modernization efforts. This individual must be experienced in Guidewire Cloud implementations, ClaimCenter, and agile-based delivery models. The role is ideal for engineers who excel in greenfield MVP environments and have a strong foundation in cloud-native microservices and Guidewire SDKs.

Key Responsibilities:

● Lead the end-to-end migration of a Claims Payout Accelerator from on-premise to Guidewire Cloud Platform (CAP).

● Design, configure, and extend Guidewire ClaimCenter using Guidewire-provided SDKs and DevConnect APIs.

● Develop scalable and maintainable components using Gosu and Java/Spring Boot.

● Implement cloud-native architecture best practices, including microservices integration, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.

● Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.

● Collaborate with product managers, solution architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

● Document technical specifications, deployment pipelines, and system architecture diagrams.

● Assist with UAT defect triage, resolution, and knowledge transfer to internal client engineering teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

● 5+ years of hands-on development experience with Guidewire products, with a strong focus on ClaimCenter.

● Proven experience with Guidewire Cloud implementations and Guidewire Cloud Application Platform (CAP).

● Strong command of Gosu programming language, Java, and Spring Boot frameworks.

● Should have good understanding of Data Modelling and Analysis

● Experience with Guidewire DevConnect and cloud-native APIs for integrations.

● Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure tools (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins).

● Experience working in Agile delivery teams in fast-paced environments.

● Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.` Preferred Qualifications

● Guidewire Certifications: ClaimCenter Cloud Developer, Cloud Integration Developer, or equivalent.

● Prior experience migrating legacy Guidewire Accelerators to the cloud-native format.

● Exposure to multi-region cloud deployments across Canada and the US.

● Familiarity with additional Guidewire modules such as PolicyCenter or BillingCenter. Why Join This Opportunity:

● Opportunity to lead a greenfield Guidewire Cloud project for a major insurance platform.

● Work within a culture of innovation, autonomy, and agile delivery.

● Flexibility to work remotely and collaborate with a global engineering team.

● Attractive and competitive contract rates for top-tier talent.