Technical Sr Developer: Guidewire InsuranceNow; ACX

Must Have's:
Guidewire Insurance Now, Java, XML, JQuery, API SOAP/REST

• Serve as the technical authority for all ACX INOW configuration and enhancements
• Lead configuration and implementation of rate filings, product versions, and underwriting rule changes
• Provide design direction for new features and system enhancements
• Ensure solutions align with architecture, security, and integration standards
• Own technical quality across development lifecycle

• Deep hands-on configuration within Guidewire Insurance Now (ACX)
• Experience with:
• Ratebook & pricing configuration
• Product model changes
• State-specific filings
• Underwriting workflows
• Business rules and forms configuration
• Ability to assess impacts of product changes across jurisdictions

• Partner closely with:
• Product Management & Business Analysts
• Business stakeholders
• QA & Release Management
• Architecture & Security
• Translate business requirements into technically sound configurations
• Challenge unclear requirements with confidence and clarity
• Represent technical trade-offs in steering or planning conversations

• Review designs, configuration changes, and code
• Guide defect remediation strategy
• Support UAT and production readiness
• Ensure release quality and stability
• Establish and enforce unit testing standards for all relevant code changes

• Establish best practices for documentation, configuration governance, and review processes

• 7+ years of Property & Casualty insurance systems experience
• 5+ years hands-on Guidewire Insurance Now (ACX) experience
• Demonstrated experience implementing:
• Rate filings
• Multi-state product changes
• Underwriting configuration
• Product versioning within Insurance Now
• Strong understanding of Personal, Commercial Lines domain and UW, Claims and Billing
• Experience leading small delivery teams or pods
• Onshore U.S.
  
  -based resource (required)
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences
• Confident, assertive presence in cross-functional discussions

• Experience in multi-state regulatory filings
• Familiarity with Insurance Now API integrations
• Experience working in Agile pod-based delivery models
• Background working with distributed or vendor teams
• Prior mentorship or succession-planning experience

• We are looking for someone who:
• Is comfortable being the strongest technical voice in the room
• Pushes back constructively when needed
• Can simplify complex technical concepts for business partners
• Understands both configuration detail and system-wide impact
• Brings structure and technical discipline to a growing pod
• Takes ownership rather than waiting for direction

• High-quality feature releases with minimal post-production defects
• Strong alignment between product requirements and technical implementation
• Improved documentation and configuration governance
• Successful transition/mentorship of internal Technical Lead successor
• Increased confidence from Underwriting & Product stakeholders