Are you energized by designing scalable Guidewire solutions that support real business impact across personal and commercial insurance lines? This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on PolicyCenter development, solving complex technical challenges, and helping teams deliver high-quality cloud-based implementations.
About the RoleThe Senior Developer, Guidewire leads the design, configuration, and development of Guidewire (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and ClaimCenter) solutions within cloud-based environments. This role partners with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality implementations across commercial and personal lines of business. The Senior Developer provides advanced technical expertise in PolicyCenter configuration, integrations, and platform extensions, ensuring adherence to Guidewire best practices and development standards. This role also supports complex troubleshooting, performance optimization, and solution design across the full implementation lifecycle.
We're anticipating future openings and are connecting now with great talent who'd like to be considered when the time comes.
Who we areFormativGroup is a PE-backed technology consulting and implementation partner helping organizations modernize complex business platforms, improve delivery outcomes, and scale technology solutions that support long-term growth. We partner with clients across strategy, solution design, implementation, and ongoing support to help move critical initiatives from vision to execution. Our teams bring deep technical expertise, delivery discipline, and a collaborative approach to every engagement.
What you do- Lead development and configuration of Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions across commercial and personal lines.
- Design and implement integrations and platform extensions using Guidewire Cloud best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure adherence to coding standards and development quality.
- Troubleshoot complex configuration and integration issues, performing root-cause analysis and resolution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions within established timelines.
- Contribute to technical documentation and support continuous improvement of development practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, Billing Center and ClaimCenter, including Cloud implementations.
- Strong experience supporting multiple lines of business such as Personal Auto, Home, Commercial Auto, BOP, or Workers’ Compensation.
- Advanced expertise in PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and ClaimCenter configuration, integrations, and Guidewire data models.
- Proficiency in Gosu, Core Java, and Guidewire product model design and development.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Location and Work Authorization
- This is a hybrid role- required to be in office for 1st week or orientation and potential intermittent client travel.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. FormativGroup is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
- Candidates must reside in one of the following locations: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, or Washington, DC.
We are committed to pay equity and transparency. The compensation range for this position represents our good faith estimate of the range we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, work location, and internal equity.
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, etc.
FormativGroup operates within the critical middle layer of business technology, where applications and systems connect infrastructure to business processes. We are specialists who help the middle market take full advantage of their technology investments with deep, industry-centric expertise, all in one place, to unify fragmented systems. With deep technical expertise across cloud architecture, system integration, AI, and data strategy, we bridge the gap between business goals and modern platforms.
FormativGroup is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Specifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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