Guidewire Configuration Dev||Richmond, VA / Hybrid

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Role Name: Guidewire Configuration Dev

Location: Richmond, VA / Hybrid

JOB DESCRIPTION:

"Job Summary

The Guidewire Configuration Dev is responsible for leading the configuration and customization of the Guidewire Cloud platform to meet business requirements This includes overseeing a team of developers ensuring best practices in configuration and collaborating with business analysts architects and project stakeholders The Configuration Lead plays a crucial role in managing system integrations delivering quality solutions and aligning the platform with organizational goals

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of Guidewire developers fostering a collaborative and productive environment
• Assign tasks track progress and ensure timely delivery of highquality configurations
• Provide guidance on technical and functional aspects of the Guidewire platform

Configuration and Customization

• Oversee the design and configuration of Guidewire modules PolicyCenter to meet specific business needs
• Customize screens workflows and business rules using Guidewire tools and technologies such as Gosu scripting and Guidewire Studio
• Implement and test configuration changes ensuring functionality and performance

Requirement Analysis and Collaboration

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand and validate business requirements
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and configuration tasks
• Act as the primary technical liaison between development teams and business units

Quality Assurance

• Review and validate configuration changes to ensure compliance with best practices and technical standards
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback to ensure optimal quality and performance
• Identify potential risks or issues in configurations and develop mitigation strategies
• Integration Management
• Oversee integrations between Guidewire and external systems ensuring seamless data exchange and compatibility
• Support integration testing and address any issues during the process
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations

Documentation and Standards

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of configuration designs processes and changes
• Establish and enforce coding standards and development methodologies within the team
• Stay updated with Guidewire platform updates and industry best practices applying relevant changes
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Provide regular updates on project status milestones and challenges to stakeholders and project managers
• Participate in AgileScrum ceremonies such as sprint planning reviews and retrospectives
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions for team members and stakeholders,Shape

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field

Experience

• 8 years of experience with Guidewire Cloud platform configurations and customizations
• Proven experience with at least two Guidewire modules PolicyCenter BillingCenter ClaimCenter
• Experience in leading teams and managing configuration projects
• Strong experience in Agile or Scrumbased development environments

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Gosu programming and Guidewire Studio
• Strong understanding of Guidewire data model and application architecture
• Handson experience with integration technologies such as RESTful APIs SOAP and messaging queues
• Familiarity with SQL XML JSON and other data exchange formats
• Proficiency with CICD tools like Jenkins Git and Docker is preferred

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment

Certifications Mandatory

• Guidewire ACE and Associate Certification in relevant modules"