Technical Lead - Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter
Industry: Global Property & Casualty Insurance
Package: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading global insurance organisation looking to appoint a VP, Technical Lead to take ownership of its Guidewire PolicyCenter and BillingCenter platforms.
This is a senior technical leadership opportunity focused on driving the architecture, modernisation and engineering standards of a global Guidewire environment.
The successful candidate will combine deep Guidewire technical expertise with strong architectural leadership, overseeing complex implementations, integrations and engineering teams across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the technical architecture, strategy and roadmap for Guidewire PolicyCenter and BillingCenter.
- Lead platform modernisation initiatives, including Guidewire Cloud, upgrades and technical improvements.
- Define development standards, technical governance and architectural best practices.
- Oversee integrations across underwriting, claims, finance, billing and enterprise data platforms.
- Provide technical leadership to architects, developers and third-party implementation partners.
- Review solution designs, challenge technical decisions and ensure scalable, secure architecture.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across IT, Underwriting, Finance and Enterprise Architecture.
Key Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture or technical leadership.
- 8+ years of technology experience within Property & Casualty Insurance.
- Deep expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter and BillingCenter, including configuration, integrations, workflows and architecture.
- Proven experience leading large-scale Guidewire implementations, ideally across multiple business units or regions.
- Strong understanding of Guidewire Cloud, Advanced Product Designer (APD) and platform modernisation.
- Experience with enterprise integrations, APIs, event-driven architecture and cloud technologies.
- Knowledge of CI/CD, DevSecOps, automated testing and engineering best practices.
- Experience leading technical teams and overseeing systems integrators or implementation partners.
- Guidewire certifications would be highly advantageous.
The Ideal Candidate
We are particularly interested in speaking with experienced Guidewire Technical Architects, Lead Architects, Principal Architects or Technical Leads who have progressed from hands‑on development into broader architecture and platform ownership.
You will be comfortable operating strategically while retaining the technical depth to challenge designs, resolve complex issues and guide engineering teams.
Technical Lead - Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter in City of London employer: Oliver James
At Oliver James, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders, ensuring that you not only contribute to impactful capital projects but also advance your career in a supportive environment. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions are valued and your professional journey is nurtured.
