Guidewire Policy Center Configuration Lead

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Guidewire Policy Center Configuration Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining innovative policy products within the Guidewire PolicyCenter platform. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions while adhering to best practices.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement new policy products within Guidewire PolicyCenter, ensuring they meet business needs.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, conducting code reviews and promoting adherence to best practices.
• Break down complex tasks into manageable actions, monitor daily progress, and ensure timely delivery of team assignments.
• Collaborate closely with the business architecture team to gather and understand business requirements.
• Convert business requirements into efficient and scalable technical solutions within the PolicyCenter framework.
• Maintain and promote best practices in architecture and design within the Guidewire ecosystem.
• Leverage available accelerators and tools to expedite the implementation process.
• Provide strategic guidance to the QA team on potential impacts, supporting thorough test case creation and regression testing.

Must Have skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8-12 years of overall IT experience, with at least 6+ years of hands-on experience working with Guidewire products, particularly Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Proven track record of leading Guidewire development teams and successful implementation of Guidewire products.
• Strong background in system configuration, integration, and cloud implementations (preferred).
• Deep understanding of unit testing practices, coding standards, and best practices.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven decision-making approach.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging with executive stakeholders and fostering cross-team collaboration.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.