Guidewire Integration Developer

Role : Guidewire Integration Developer

Duration : Long Term Contract

Location : Richmond, VA Hybrid

Job Summary
The Guidewire Integration Developer is responsible for designing developing and implementing seamless integrations between Guidewire InsuranceSuite PolicyCenter and other internal and external systems
This role involves working with APIs web services and middleware to ensure efficient and scalable data exchange aligned with business and technical requirements
Key Responsibilities
Integration Development
Design and implement integrations between Guidewire Insurance Suite and third party applications such as payment systems data warehouses and document management systems
Develop custom integration components using Guidewire Cloud APIs REST Api IG app and messaging frameworks which include APP Events
Configure messaging patterns such as point to point pubsub and event driven integrations
Middleware and System Design
Work with middleware platforms such as MuleSoft Apache Camel or similar technologies to manage data exchange
Design robust and reusable integration templates that support enterprise architecture
Optimize integration pipelines for performance scalability and error handling
Collaboration with Teams
Collaborate with business analysts and architects to understand integration requirements and translate them into technical designs
Coordinate with development teams and QA engineers to ensure smooth data flow between systems
Work closely with stakeholders during user acceptance testing UAT to resolve issues and refine integrations
Data Mapping and Transformation
Define data mapping rules and transformations to ensure seamless interoperability between systems
Handle data enrichment and validation processes within integration components
System Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Monitor the performance of integrations and resolve any issues or bottlenecks
Troubleshoot and debug integration failures and errors in production environments
Ensure error logging and notification mechanisms are in place
Documentation and Standards
Maintain comprehensive documentation for all integrations including design specifications API details and data flow diagrams
Adhere to development standards coding guidelines and best practices in integration design
Conduct knowledge sharing sessions and mentor junior developers on integration practices
Upgrades and Enhancements
Assist in upgrading Guidewire modules and ensure compatibility with existing integrations
Implement enhancements to improve integration efficiency and meet evolving business needs
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field
Experience
3 years of experience in developing integrations within Guidewire Insurance Suite focusing on PolicyCenter
Proven expertise in building and deploying enterprise scale integrations
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Java Gosu and Guidewire APIs
Strong experience with RESTFul services IG App Cloud API AppEvents and Apache Camel
Solid understanding of Guidewire data models plugins and messaging mechanisms
Hands on experience with XML JSON and data transformation tools
Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases like Oracle or SQL Server
Familiarity with DevOps tools and processes including CICD pipelines and version control systems eg Git
Soft Skills
Strong problems Solving and debugging skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to engage with both technical and business stakeholders
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast paced environment
Certifications Mandatory
Guidewire Associate Certified
Certification Preferred
ACE certified in Integrations"