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