Guidewire PolicyCenter Lead with Configuration Experience

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:

The Guidewire PolicyCenter Lead with Configuration experience is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing insurance policy solutions using Guidewire PolicyCenter. They lead development teams, ensure best practices in configuration and integration, and collaborate with business and architecture teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. The role emphasizes extensive Guidewire experience (6+ years), strong configuration expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to optimize implementation processes. The candidate will also focus on quality, testing, and stakeholder communication to deliver efficient and scalable insurance policy systems.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.

In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Warren, NJ is $110K-$120K /year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement new policy products in Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and conducting code reviews.
• Decompose complex tasks into manageable actions and monitor daily progress of team assignments.
• Work closely with the business architecture team to understand requirements.
• Convert business requirements into technical solutions within the PolicyCenter framework.
• Maintain best practices in architecture and design within the Guidewire ecosystem.
• Leverage available accelerators to speed up the implementation process.
• Provide guidance to the QA team on potential impacts to ensure thorough test case creation and regression testing.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of IT experience; 6+ years of hands-on experience with Guidewire products, particularly Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Proven experience leading development teams and implementing Guidewire products.
• Strong background in unit testing and adhering to best practices.
• Experience with Guidewire cloud implementations is a plus.
• Experience in both configuration and integration is advantageous.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong data-driven approach with the ability to make informed decisions and optimize testing strategies.
• Leadership and Communication: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of fostering collaboration across teams and effectively engaging with executive stakeholders.

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.

SYNECHRON S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.