Guidewire InsuranceNow Developer

Role: Technical Sr Developer: Guidewire InsuranceNow (ACX) Location - Remote Job Description: Must Have's: Guidewire InsuranceNow, Java, XML, JQuery, API SOAP/REST Core Responsibilities Technical Leadership • Serve as the technical authority for all ACX INOW configuration and enhancements • Lead configuration and implementation of rate filings, product versions, and underwriting rule changes • Provide design direction for new features and system enhancements • Ensure solutions align with architecture, security, and integration standards • Own technical quality across development lifecycle InsuranceNow Expertise • Deep hands-on configuration within Guidewire InsuranceNow (ACX) • Experience with: o Ratebook & pricing configuration o Product model changes o State-specific filings o Underwriting workflows o Business rules and forms configuration • Ability to assess impacts of product changes across jurisdictions Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner closely with: o Product Management & Business Analysts o Business stakeholders o QA & Release Management o Architecture & Security • Translate business requirements into technically sound configurations • Challenge unclear requirements with confidence and clarity • Represent technical trade-offs in steering or planning conversations Delivery & Quality Ownership • Review designs, configuration changes, and code • Guide defect remediation strategy • Support UAT and production readiness • Ensure release quality and stability • Establish and enforce unit testing standards for all relevant code changes Mentorship & Capability Building • Establish best practices for documentation, configuration governance, and review processes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Required Qualifications • 7+ years of Property & Casualty insurance systems experience • 5+ years hands-on Guidewire InsuranceNow (ACX) experience • Demonstrated experience implementing: o Rate filings o Multi-state product changes o Underwriting configuration o Product versioning within InsuranceNow • Strong understanding of Personal, Commercial Lines domain and UW, Claims and Billing • Experience leading small delivery teams or pods • Onshore U.S.-based resource (required) • Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences • Confident, assertive presence in cross-functional discussions \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Preferred Qualifications • Experience in multi-state regulatory filings • Familiarity with InsuranceNow API integrations • Experience working in Agile pod-based delivery models • Background working with distributed or vendor teams • Prior mentorship or succession-planning experience \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Key Attributes We are looking for someone who: • Is comfortable being the strongest technical voice in the room • Pushes back constructively when needed • Can simplify complex technical concepts for business partners • Understands both configuration detail and system-wide impact • Brings structure and technical discipline to a growing pod • Takes ownership rather than waiting for direction \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Success Metrics • High-quality feature releases with minimal post-production defects • Strong alignment between product requirements and technical implementation • Improved documentation and configuration governance • Successful transition/mentorship of internal Technical Lead successor • Increased confidence from Underwriting & Product stakeholders Regards, Bharath Kumar bharath.k@themesoft.com