At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Guidewire technical design and development for insurance transformation projects.
- Company: Kirtana Consulting, a leader in insurance technology solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive contract rate, flexible working arrangements, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for long-term collaboration and impact.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of insurance technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years experience with 5+ years in Guidewire; strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Kirtana consulting is looking for Guidewire Technical Lead in Property and Casualty insurance domain for 6months rolling contract in London.
Job Description
Role: Guidewire Technical Lead
Experience in Implementation, Transformation, and support project with a strong niche skill of Guidewire (Policy, Billing & Claim Center and Guidewire Insurance Suite) in Cloud/Saa S version.
Experience in Leading a development team of 5+ resources from Customer location
Role requires client co-ordination and deep functional or insurance (P&C) industry expertise especially on Personal and/or commercial lines.
Experience Requisite
- Total Experience: 10+ years
- Guidewire Exp: 5+ years
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Technical Lead to drive the technical design, development, integration, and delivery of Guidewire-based insurance transformation programs.
The role sits at the intersection of Guidewire product expertise, insurance domain understanding, application design, integration architecture, and delivery leadership.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in Guidewire development, technical solution design, integration patterns, and Agile delivery, with the ability to lead development teams and ensure scalable, high‑quality implementation across Guidewire XCenters.
- Must have Skills
- Domain Expertise
- Good experience in Property and Casualty insurance domain
- Technical Design & Development Leadership
- Lead the technical design and development of Guidewire solutions across Policy Center, Billing Center, and Claim Center.
- Translate business and functional requirements into technical designs, component specifications, and implementation approaches.
- Drive development of configurations, customizations, rules, workflows, PCFs, integrations, and extensions in Guidewire.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, design principles, reusability, and performance best practices.
- Review solution design and code to ensure alignment with project architecture and business needs.
- Team Leadership & Delivery Management
- Lead and mentor a team of Guidewire developers and senior engineers across design, development, and defect resolution.
- Provide task estimation, sprint planning support, and technical oversight across Agile delivery cycles.
- Coordinate with business analysts, architects, QA teams, Dev Ops, and project managers to ensure smooth execution.
- Resolve technical blockers, production issues, and environment-specific challenges in a timely manner.
- Guidewire Skills
- Strong functional & Technical understanding of Guidewire Insurance Product Suite (On-Prem and Cloud)
- Guidewire Certified Resource - preferably ACE across modules
- Experience with policy, claim, and billing life cycles and transactions in Guidewire
- Project Management
- Lead a GW technical Team
- Experience in development, execution and monitoring of project plans
- Experience in optimizing existing project plans and deliver project goals on time
- Working experience in implementation & AMS programs
- Experience with defect triaging, estimation, stakeholder management, and application enhancements.
- Ability to lead Team and manage client stakeholders
- Configuration Expertise
- Workflows
- Data Model
- Rules
- Entity Creation/Modification
- Benefit Management
- PCFs customization
- Validations
- Widgets and their attributes
- Integration Mechanisms
- Guidewire Data Model
- Customization & Integration
- Sound knowledge of Guidewire x Centers (version 10. x & Cloud/Saa S) customization and integration (Intra and Inter system integration) using REST and SOAP APIs
- Technical Skills
- Experience with batch processes, Guidewire Messaging framework, and OOTB plugins
- Familiarity with Infra concepts and deployment architecture (WMB, WAS, and Apache)
- Strong knowledge on Software architecture and design in Guidewire Ecosystem
- Data Analysis
Ability to write SQL queries for data analysis.
GW Cloud/Saa S Offerings
Working Knowledge on GW Cloud/Saa S Offerings including GT Framework, Integration Gateway, Advance Product Designer (APD), Autopilot, Underwriting Workbench and few others.
- Good to Have
- AI & Automation Skills
- Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills (mentioned twice for emphasis)
- Adaptability in client implementation environments
- Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies for application improvement.
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Guidewire Technical Lead In Property And Casualty Insurance Domain-6Months-London employer: Kirtana Consulting
Kirtana Consulting is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, ensuring our team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. Our commitment to a supportive culture and competitive benefits makes us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
