SR Guidewire PC Java boot

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 7+ Years

We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Developer with strong expertise in Guidewire Policy Center/Claim Center/Billing Center
, Java
, Spring Boot
, and REST APIs
. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting Guidewire applications and integrations while collaborating with business stakeholders, architects, and development teams to deliver scalable insurance solutions.

• Design, develop, and enhance Guidewire applications, including Policy Center, Billing Center, and Claim Center.
• Build and maintain integrations between Guidewire and external systems using RESTful APIs and web services.
• Develop Java-based backend services using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Configure and customize Guidewire components, including PCF screens, workflows, business rules, validations, and product models.
• Develop and support Guidewire Cloud integrations and API-based solutions.
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, defect resolution, and production support activities.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, architects, and QA teams in an Agile environment.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and implement application improvements.
• Participate in release planning, deployment, and post-production support.

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• 4+ years of Guidewire development experience (Policy Center preferred).
• Strong hands‑on experience in:
  • Java/J2EE
  • Spring Boot
  • REST APIs
  • Microservices
  • Guidewire Integration and Configuration
  • Gosu Programming
  • SQL/Oracle
  • Git, Jenkins, CI/CD
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud platform is preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance domain processes (Policy, Billing, Claims).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodology.

• Guidewire Associate or Specialist Certification.
• Experience with Kafka, AWS/Azure Cloud platforms.
• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of API security, OAuth, and authentication frameworks.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

• Guidewire Cloud Certification.
• Experience with event‑driven architecture.
• Experience with Policy Center modernization and API transformation initiatives.

Work Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite, 3 days/week or as per client requirement)

Application Accepted: 10/15/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $110,000- $120,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Extended Group Health Plan through Manulife
• Prescription drug coverage
• Virtual healthcare through TELUS Health Virtual Care
• TELUS Virtual Pharmacy
• Mental health and counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental Health Ally Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Leave of Absence and Disability support programs
• Wellbeing resources, events, and champion networks
• Group Registered…