Guidewire Developer

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 27, 2026
1 position

$85–$105 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead the design, development, configuration, and integration of Guidewire PolicyCenter and BillingCenter solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. Mentor developers, uphold engineering standards, collaborate with business and QA stakeholders, and improve performance and delivery quality.

Job details

Job description: Avanciers Incorporated is hiring a [Lead Developer Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter] for one of our clients. Job Title: Lead Developer Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter (Cloud-Ready) Job Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite Minimum) Employment Type: Contract Duration: 12+ months (This posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found) Job Description Lead Developer Guidewire PolicyCenter & BillingCenter (Cloud-Ready) Experience Level: 8+ Years in P&C Insurance Technology I. Role Objective As the Guidewire Lead Developer, you will spearhead the design, core development, and architectural evolution of our Guidewire cloud and on-prem ecosystems. Focusing heavily on PolicyCenter and BillingCenter, you will act as the technical authority translating complex insurance underwriting, product modeling, invoicing, and collection requirements into scalable, high-performance digital workflows. II. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Solution Design: Drive hands-on solution design, configuration, and integration workstreams. Champion coding standards, performance optimization, and architectural blueprints across PolicyCenter and BillingCenter. Engineering Excellence & Mentorship: Guide, unblock, and mentor a team of Guidewire developers. Conduct rigorous code reviews, promote the use of enterprise design patterns, and run technical discovery sessions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and QA leads to refine user stories, establish technical estimation baselines, and eliminate defect leakage across sprint cycles. III. Required Qualifications Guidewire Domain Mastery: 8+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience developing within Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or BillingCenter. ACE Certification: Active Guidewire Associate or Professional Certification (ACE) in PolicyCenter or BillingCenter (Configuration or Integration tracking). Advanced Gosu or Java: Deep proficiency in Gosu programming, Guidewire studio configurations, wizard flows, data models, PCFs, and underlying Java framework structures. Integration Patterns: Proven experience building reusable, asynchronous, and synchronous service-oriented communication mechanisms via Web Services (REST/SOAP) and plugins. Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder-facing communication skills with a proven track record of leading technical workstreams or developer squads. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Important Information for Applicants Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted Proof of qualifications may be requested Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process Avanciers Incorporated thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Avanciers Incorporated www.avanciers.com #INDCA Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 8+ years of hands-on Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or BillingCenter development experience, active Guidewire ACE certification, and strong Gosu or Java skills. Candidates should also have experience with Guidewire configurations and data models, REST/SOAP integrations, and leading technical workstreams or developer teams.