Senior Consultant, iNow

Summary

Implementation Consultants within Guidewire Professional Services are responsible for configuration of the system, integration development and some custom development of Guidewire’s core insurance product, InsuranceNow, to enable our customers to efficiently accomplish their business aspirations and goals. An effective technical Implementation Consultant working in the Professional Services industry requires the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of individuals and roles, and is someone with a strong background in software configuration/ development.

All of our technical Implementation Consultants work closely and collaborate with other consultants, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Leadership, and many other cross functional team members. The culture and nature of InsuranceNow implementation is fast paced and collaborative, sharing in our company core values of integrity, rationality and collegiality.

Candidates should have several years of proven track record in key contributions to the implementation and development of packaged enterprise software delivered to the highest quality and success.

Job Description

Summary

Implementation Consultants within Guidewire Professional Services are responsible for configuration of the system, integration development and some custom development of Guidewire’s core insurance product, InsuranceNow, to enable our customers to efficiently accomplish their business aspirations and goals. An effective technical Implementation Consultant working in the Professional Services industry requires the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of individuals and roles, and is someone with a strong background in software configuration/ development.

All of our technical Implementation Consultants work closely and collaborate with other consultants, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Leadership, and many other cross functional team members. The culture and nature of InsuranceNow implementation is fast paced and collaborative, sharing in our company core values of integrity, rationality and collegiality.

Candidates should have several years of proven track record in key contributions to the implementation and development of packaged enterprise software delivered to the highest quality and success.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• •Lead and execute the configuration, integration, and custom development of Guidewire InsuranceNow for customer implementations, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• •Collaborate closely with consultants, business analysts, project managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
• •Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues using advanced knowledge of Java, JavaScript, web technologies, and cloud infrastructure.
• •Analyze and interpret log files, optimize system performance, and ensure robust, scalable deployments.
• •Mentor and perform peer code reviews to uphold code quality and best practices.
• •Demonstrate InsuranceNow functionality to stakeholders, articulating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• •Manage multiple priorities, proactively identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• What you’ll bring
• Required

• •Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your current role as well as data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• •Minimum 5+ years of overall experience (Guidewire InsuranceNow)
• •Minimum 2 years of directly related technical experience in a professional services role
• •Strong background in Java, JavaScript, and web technology development.
• •Proficiency with Java runtime, troubleshooting tools, and log analysis (e.g., Log4J).
• •Experience with Apache Tomcat, AWS (S3, PrivateLink, Lambda), and relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, AWS Aurora).
• •Working knowledge of XML, HTML, JavaScript, and Apache Velocity.
• •Familiarity with software development tools (Eclipse, IntelliJ, GitHub) and project coordination tools (SharePoint, Smartsheet, Jira).
• •Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• •Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, geographically distributed teams.
• •At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI-empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

Preferred

• •Advanced knowledge of AWS infrastructure and technologies.
• •Experience in customer-facing technical environments.
• •Property and Casualty Insurance domain knowledge.
• •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.