Guidewire Configuration Technical Lead – ClaimCenter Cloud

Guidewire Configuration Technical Lead – Claim Center Cloud

Location: UK

Employment: Permanent preferred; freelance/contract candidates may also be considered

Working Model: Hybrid / UK-based

We are looking for an experienced Guidewire Configuration Technical Lead to join a major UK Guidewire transformation programme.

The successful candidate will lead the configuration workstream for Guidewire Claim Center Cloud
, combining strong hands‑on technical capability with team leadership and delivery ownership.

• Lead the Guidewire Claim Center configuration team across design, development and delivery.
• Take technical ownership of Claim Center Cloud configuration and customisation
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• Provide hands‑on technical guidance across GOSU, Java and Guidewire configuration
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• Lead code reviews, technical design and development standards.
• Configure and extend Claim Center functionality in line with business requirements.
• Work closely with integration, architecture, testing and business teams.
• Support interfaces and dependencies involving Guidewire Integration Gateway and wider cloud services.
• Troubleshoot complex configuration, performance and production issues.
• Mentor Guidewire developers and provide technical leadership across the team.
• Ensure solutions follow Guidewire Cloud best practices and development standards.
• Support CI/CD, releases and deployment into Guidewire Cloud environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Guidewire Claim Center
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• Recent experience with Guidewire Claim Center Cloud
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• Deep expertise in Guidewire configuration and customisation
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• Experience with Guidewire Home
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• Good understanding of Guidewire Integration Gateway and cloud integrations.
• Strong knowledge of Guidewire data models, business rules, workflows and configuration patterns.
• Previous experience operating as a Technical Lead / Configuration Lead on a Guidewire programme.
• Ability to lead and mentor developers while remaining technically hands‑on.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills.
• UK-based with experience delivering complex Guidewire programmes.
• Guidewire certifications/accreditations.
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud migration or upgrade programmes.
• UK insurance or London Market experience.
• Experience with Guidewire APIs and integration architecture.
• CI/CD and Dev Ops experience within Guidewire Cloud environments.

We are looking for someone who is not simply a Guidewire developer, but a hands‑on Configuration Technical Lead capable of owning the Claim Center configuration workstream, guiding the development team and working closely with integration and architecture teams throughout delivery.

Permanent candidates are preferred, although strong freelance/contract candidates can also be considered.