Guidewire Lead Developer
- Toronto, ON
- Hybrid
- Posted Sep 11, 2026
- 1 position
- Employment type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Apply by
- Oct 10, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 2 days per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
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Expired Sep 17, 2026
Original job posting
The lead developer will focus on Guidewire PolicyCenter development and integration using the Guidewire Cloud Platform. They will be responsible for configuring data models, developing APIs, and collaborating with client stakeholders in a hybrid environment.
Job details
Avanciers is seeking a highly skilled Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer to join our team for an exciting Long-Term Contract role with one of our esteemed Fortune 500 clients, based in Toronto, ON. This is a HYBRID role, offering a blend of onsite collaboration and remote flexibility. The ideal candidate is Guidewire ACE Certified in PolicyCenter Configuration and Cloud/Integration. Required Skills & Qualifications 10 years of overall IT experience, with a strong focus on Guidewire PolicyCenter development. Mandatory: Guidewire ACE Certification in: PolicyCenter Configuration Cloud/Integration Strong hands-on experience in Gosu programming, PCF, and data model configuration. Proven expertise in Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) integration patterns — Messaging, Plugins, Batch, REST/SOAP. Experience with Guidewire Studio, Edge APIs, and Cloud API development. Solid understanding of P&C Insurance domain (Personal/Commercial Lines preferred). Experience with XML, SQL, Java/J2EE, and web services (REST/SOAP). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git/SVN), and Agile methodologies. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with client stakeholders. Willingness to work hybrid, minimum 2 days/week onsite at client location. Good to Have Exposure to Guidewire Cloud migration projects. Knowledge of Kafka, Azure/AWS cloud services. Prior experience in Insurance domain projects in the US/UK/Canada markets. Additional experience with BillingCenter or ClaimCenter integration. Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
What you’ll do
The lead developer will focus on Guidewire PolicyCenter development and integration using the Guidewire Cloud Platform. They will be responsible for configuring data models, developing APIs, and collaborating with client stakeholders in a hybrid environment.
Requirements
Candidates must have over 10 years of IT experience and mandatory Guidewire ACE Certifications in PolicyCenter Configuration and Cloud/Integration. A degree in Computer Science or a related field and strong expertise in Gosu and P&C insurance are required.
Listed skills
- SQL · Preferred
- batch · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Guidewire PolicyCenter
- Gosu Programming
- PCF
- Data Model Configuration
- Guidewire Cloud Platform
- Messaging
- Plugins
- Batch
- REST/SOAP
- Guidewire Studio
- Edge APIs
- Cloud API Development
- P&C Insurance Domain
- XML
- SQL
- Java/J2EE
Job areas
- Software
- Technology
- Consulting
- Finance & Accounting
- Engineering
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