AES Guidewire Lead Developer - Billing Center BC Dev Senior Associate

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As an AES Guidewire Lead Developer - Billing Center BC Dev Senior Associate, you will specialize in developing and customizing applications using the Guidewire platform, a software suite that provides insurance companies with tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing. Within our Technology Consulting practice, you will analyze client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilization of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will design, code, and test software solutions that meet the specific needs of insurance organizations. You will use a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, while upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities -Demonstrates abilities and extensive Application Managed Service projects and solutioning the Guidewire Suite of applications on premises and SaaS, with proven success executing all aspects of complex engagements within the Guidewire product suite achieving on-time and on-budget delivery, as well as the following:

• Demonstrates abilities providing solution strategy and Application Evolution Services (AES, formerly AMS) delivery as a Senior Guidewire Developer Developer. Employees in the Senior Developer position should think of themselves and be regarded by the client as a trusted advisor and think strategically about how to create value using the Guidewire Suite of products;
• Demonstrates abilities delivering Guidewire application solutions as it will be critical that consultant in this position are capable of navigating both business processes as well as enterprise solution perspectives at high level and holistic view;
• Demonstrates abilities developing a scalable and robust Guidewire Solution Strategies in a hybrid IT landscape (on premises and Cloud);
• Demonstrates abilities and/or a proven record of success in developing independently new market-differentiated Guidewire solutions and supporting proposal development efforts; Senior Developer in these positions should be capable of delivering Advisory-level work and be able to discuss future enhancements in Guidewire roadmap discussions with the client;
• With a focus on AES, demonstrates expert abilities assisting clients in the support of Guidewire Suite solutions and improving business processes; and taking a proactive approach to quality;
• Demonstrates abilities developing solutions based on common issues facing clients in all lines of the P&C Industries (e.g., Auto, Home, Commercial, Workman’s Comp, etc.).
• Developing and customizing applications using the Guidewire platform to meet the specific needs of insurance organizations
• Designing, coding, and testing software solutions for policy administration, claims management, and billing processes
• Analyzing client needs to implement software solutions that optimize operational efficiency
• Providing training and support for seamless integration and utilization of business applications
• Collaborating with clients to understand their strategic objectives and deliver tailored solutions
• Utilizing Guidewire BillingCenter and ClaimCenter for effective software development and configuration
• Applying analytical thinking to break down complex concepts and generate innovative solutions
• Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations for client engagements
• Upholding professional and technical standards in line with the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements
• Mentoring junior team members and guiding them in developing their technical skills and knowledge

What You Must Have

• Deep experience in BillingCenter and working knowledge on Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter and ContactManager;
• GOSU, Guidewire Event and Rules Framework and Guidewire Web Services;
• Good Knowledge on XML & JSON formats and ANT, MAVEN, Gradle scripts;
• Experience using tools such as SOAP UI, Postman and working with code repositories such as SVN & GIT;
• Understanding of devops and build/deployment processes.
• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 - 9 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success developing strategy as well as writing, communicating, facilitating, and presenting cogently; to and/or for all levels of industry audiences, clients and internal staff and management, such as presentation slides, practice marketing materials, change management plans and/or project plans, workshops and whitepapers, practice, methodologies and tools, policies and procedures, and/or other standard business communications;
• Be comfortable, thrive, and available during sustained period of time of instability with client's Guidewire solution and escalations; and,
• Key contributor internally and externally with white papers, blogs, and training.
• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Actuarial Science, Business Administration/Management, Business Analytics, Commerce, Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering & Accounting, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering and Business, Finance, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management/Research, Risk Management, Software App, Statistics
• At least one of the following: Guidewire and Scrum Master Certification
• Demonstrating proficiency in Guidewire BillingCenter Configuration
• Utilizing analytical thinking to solve complex problems
• Excelling in software development methodologies
• Embracing change and adapting to new technologies
• Developing meaningful client relationships through effective communication