Lead Developer - Guidewire PC/BC Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Position ID:J0526-2463
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description: This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto and/or Client office at a minimum 3 days per week - subject to change at any time.
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter and BillingCenter, with a strong focus on configuration, integration, and solution design. This person will play a key role in leading development efforts, shaping technical solutions, and working closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Your future duties and responsibilities:• Lead the design and implementation of Guidewire PolicyCenter and BillingCenter solutions, including configuration and integration components
• Provide hands-on solution design and technical leadership across projects and initiatives
• Guide and mentor development teams, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Design and develop integrations using REST and SOAP APIs
• Ensure adherence to best practices in Guidewire development, architecture, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, QA, and product teams to ensure successful delivery
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application landscape
• Contribute to project planning, estimation, and delivery management
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:• Minimum of 8+ years of experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter and/or BillingCenter
• Strong hands-on expertise in Guidewire configuration and/or integration
• ACE Certification in PolicyCenter or BillingCenter (Configuration or Integration)
• Proven experience in solution design and architecture
• Demonstrated experience leading development teams or technical workstreams
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
• Solid experience working with REST and SOAP APIs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications
• Experience with other applications in the Guidewire suite (e.g., ClaimCenter, Digital, DataHub, InfoCenter)
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and cloud-based architectures
"CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000-$130,000. This role is an existing vacancy."
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Skills: - Billing & Collections
- Communication
- Financial Services
- RESTful (Rest-APIs)
- Guidewire