Developer - Guidewire PC/BC

Avanciers Incorporated is hiring a [Lead Developer Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter] for one of our clients. Job Title: Lead Developer Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter (Cloud-Ready) Job Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite Minimum) Employment Type: Contract Duration: 6+ months Compensation Range: $85 - $95 per hour This is an active job and application deadline is August 31, 2026 (This posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found) Job Description Lead Developer Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter (Cloud-Ready) Experience Level: 8+ Years in P&C Insurance Technology I. Role Objective As the Guidewire Lead Developer, you will spearhead the design, core development, and architectural evolution of our Guidewire cloud and on-prem ecosystems. Focusing heavily on PolicyCenter and BillingCenter, you will act as the technical authority translating complex insurance underwriting, product modeling, invoicing, and collection requirements into scalable, high-performance digital workflows. II. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Solution Design: Drive hands-on solution design, configuration, and integration workstreams. Champion coding standards, performance optimization, and architectural blueprints across PolicyCenter and BillingCenter. Engineering Excellence & Mentorship: Guide, unblock, and mentor a team of Guidewire developers. Conduct rigorous code reviews, promote the use of enterprise design patterns, and run technical discovery sessions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and QA leads to refine user stories, establish technical estimation baselines, and eliminate defect leakage across sprint cycles. III. Required Qualifications Guidewire Domain Mastery: 8+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience developing within Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or BillingCenter. ACE Certification: Active Guidewire Associate or Professional Certification (ACE) in PolicyCenter or BillingCenter (Configuration or Integration tracking). Advanced Gosu or Java: Deep proficiency in Gosu programming, Guidewire studio configurations, wizard flows, data models, PCFs, and underlying Java framework structures. Integration Patterns: Proven experience building reusable, asynchronous, and synchronous service-oriented communication mechanisms via Web Services (REST/SOAP) and plugins. Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder-facing communication skills with a proven track record of leading technical workstreams or developer squads. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Important Information for Applicants Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted Proof of qualifications may be requested Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process Avanciers Incorporated thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Avanciers Incorporated www.avanciers.com

Lead the design, development, and architectural evolution of Guidewire cloud and on-prem ecosystems, specifically focusing on PolicyCenter and BillingCenter. Provide technical leadership by mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine user stories.

Requires over 8 years of experience in P&C insurance technology with deep expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter and BillingCenter. Candidates must have an active ACE certification and proficiency in Gosu, Java, and service-oriented integration patterns.

• JavaPreferred

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• Guidewire PolicyCenter
• Guidewire BillingCenter
• Gosu
• Java
• REST/SOAP Web Services
• Solution Design
• Technical Leadership
• Code Review
• Integration Patterns
• P&C Insurance Technology
• ACE Certification
• Data Modeling
• PCF Configuration
• Wizard Flows
• Software Architecture

• Software
• Technology
• Consulting
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available