Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead enterprise Guidewire strategy across the entire GW suite.Drive technical decisions, mentor teams and influence delivery outcomesAbout Our ClientA company in the insurance industry located in Markham.Job DescriptionResponsibilities: LeadGuidewire technical direction acrossPolicyCenter,BillingCenter, andClaimCenter by definingscalable configuration,customization, and integration approachesPerform hands‑on development in GOSU, PCF, product model, rules, plugins, messaging, and integration frameworks for enhancements, defects, and production fixesReview and approve technical designs to ensure alignment with architecture standards, performance expectations, and maintainability requirementsEnforce coding standards, conduct structured code reviews, and drive engineering discipline across the development teamServe as the final technical escalation point for complex Guidewire issues, production incidents, and cross‑system integration challengesLead release development cycles by coordinating developer activities, assigning work, tracking progress, and ensuring delivery readinessProvide technical mentorship to developers, guiding solution design, debugging approaches, and best‑practice implementation patternsValidate requirements with BAs and business stakeholders, propose optimal technical solutions, and deliver accurate estimations and implementation plansIdentify technical risks and dependencies early to ensure predictable delivery and proactive mitigationPlan and manage hotfixes and recurring releases including monthly and bi‑monthly Guidewire upgrade cyclesEnsure regression coverage and release readiness by partnering with QA to validate test scope, quality gates, and defect resolutionCollaborate with Application Support to troubleshoot production issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and ensure stable post‑release operationsWork closely with PMs to track milestones, dependencies, and risks; with BAs to align delivery to business priorities; with QA Leads to ensure quality; and with Support Leads to maintain production stabilityCommunicate clear technical status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders with strong ownership and accountabilityMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicantsThe Successful Applicant10+ years of overall software development experience5+ years of hands‑on Guidewire PC/BC/CC experienceSolid understanding of P&C insurance domainStrong hands‑on experience with Guidewire Insurance Suite, GOSU, PCF, rules, product model, configuration, APD, integrations (web services, messaging, plugins) and Guidewire integration framework.Solid understanding of Guidewire data model, batch processes and performance tuningExperience in Guidewire's Cloud Data Access platform is an assetExperience with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and release management practicesStrong debugging, troubleshooting and production‑support skillsStrong experience managing frequent releases and production issuesAbility to balance hands‑on technical work with coordination responsibilitiesExperience working in Agile or hybrid delivery modelsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant disciplinePrior experience as a Senior Developer or Technical Lead requiredGuidewire ACE CertifiedWhat's on OfferOpportunity to lead technical strategy and architecture across Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter platforms.High visibility role with ownership of technical decisions, release delivery, and production stability.Chance to mentor developers, shape engineering standards, and influence team best practices.Exposure to complex integrations, performance optimisation, Guidewire upgrades, and enterprise-scale delivery.Collaborative environment working closely with business stakeholders, project managers, QA leaders, and support teams to drive impactful outcomes.If this role aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply.ContactTony MarianiQuote job refJN-092026-7105536Job summarySectorInformation TechnologySub SectorIT DevelopmentIndustryInsuranceWhereMarkhamJob Type:PermanentConsultant nameTony MarianiJob ReferenceJN-092026-7105536