Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Tech Lead

Job Title: Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Tech Lead

Location: San Antonio, TX
Experience Required: 6-8 Years
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Tech Lead with deep hands-on expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter configuration and integrations . The ideal candidate will lead configuration and technical design efforts for enterprise-scale Guidewire implementations, working closely with business, integration, and digital teams to deliver high-quality solutions for Tier-1 US insurers.

Key Responsibilities

Guidewire PolicyCenter Leadership

• Act as Configuration Tech Lead for Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations.

• Lead design and development of PolicyCenter core configurations , ensuring adherence to Guidewire best practices and enterprise standards.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to configuration and integration teams.

Implementation & Migration

• Participate in and lead end-to-end Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations , including at least two full lifecycle projects in Personal Lines or Commercial Lines .

• Lead or support implementations of PolicyCenter v10 in SaaS model or migrations from on-prem/self-managed environments to Guidewire SaaS .

• Support deployment and post-production stabilization activities.

Configuration & Development

• Design and develop PCFs, business rules, data models, and GUnit test cases .

• Configure and customize PolicyCenter modules in alignment with insurance product requirements.

• Ensure configuration quality, performance, and maintainability.

Integration & Digital Enablement

• Design and implement integrations between Guidewire PolicyCenter and external/custom portals .

• Develop and support integrations using GOSU, REST services, message queues, and batch processes .

• Work with Guidewire Cloud Data Access Platform for reporting and data access needs.

Domain & Collaboration

• Apply strong Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance domain knowledge to solution design and delivery.

• Collaborate with business analysts, digital teams, and integration partners across multiple workstreams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6-8 years of hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter .

• ACE Certified in Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration .

• Proven experience implementing Guidewire PolicyCenter for a Tier-1 US insurer .

• Minimum 2 full lifecycle Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations (Personal Lines or Commercial Lines).

• Strong experience with PolicyCenter v10 SaaS implementations or on-prem to SaaS migrations .

• Hands-on expertise in PCFs, business rules, data models, and GUnit testing .

• Strong integration experience using GOSU, REST APIs, messaging, and batch processing .

• Experience with Guidewire Cloud Data Access Platform .

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Essential Skills

• Primary: Guidewire PolicyCenter - Configuration & Integration Development

• Secondary: Guidewire ClaimCenter

Key Competencies

• Strong technical leadership and decision-making skills.

• Deep understanding of P&C insurance processes and digital enablement.

• Ability to manage multiple integrations and technical dependencies.

• Ownership mindset with focus on delivery quality and timelines.

Technical Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter | Guidewire ClaimCenter | PCF | GOSU | Business Rules | Data Models | GUnit | REST Services | Message Queues | Batch Processing | Guidewire SaaS | P&C Insurance