Company: Zortech Solutions

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 01 Feb 2025 23:17:05 GMT

Job description: Role: Sr. Manager, Guidewire DevelopmentLocation: Remote CanadaJob Type: Full-TimeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Manager, Guidewire Development to lead our team in designing, developing, and maintaining Guidewire-based solutions for our insurance technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Guidewire (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and/or ClaimCenter), strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, cloud technologies, and software development best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Development

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of Guidewire solutions (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
• Ensure best practices in software development, integration, and deployment.
• Lead the adoption of modern technologies, including cloud-based Guidewire implementations (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to align Guidewire development with overall IT strategy.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a team of Guidewire developers, ensuring continuous growth and technical excellence.
• Foster a high-performance engineering culture that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Manage team workload, ensuring timely delivery of projects with high-quality standards.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide coaching to team members.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective Guidewire solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Business Analysts, and Product Owners) to ensure seamless delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on project scope, estimation, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and industry standards.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement in software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile practices.
• Identify opportunities to optimize performance, reduce costs, and enhance scalability.
• Stay updated with the latest Guidewire innovations, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

Required Skills & QualificationsTechnical Expertise

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years specializing in Guidewire suite (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
• Strong proficiency in Guidewire Gosu scripting, Java, and web services (REST/SOAP).
• Experience in cloud-based Guidewire implementations (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Guidewire DataHub, Integrations, and Digital Portals is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software development methodologies.

Leadership & Management

• 3+ years of experience leading development teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote and distributed team environment.

“L!-CEIPAL”