Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Lead (JDP, APD, CDA) - 6 months - Hybrid London - Inside IR35
Posted 4 days ago by Hamilton Barnes
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Hybrid London Remote , UK
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Lead to oversee a significant implementation program for a Tier-1 insurer. The role involves leading the configuration and integration of Guidewire PolicyCenter while collaborating with client stakeholders and a global delivery team. This position is ideal for an ACE-certified professional looking to drive digital transformation in a large-scale P&C insurance environment. The contract is hybrid, based in London, and classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end Guidewire PolicyCenter implementation including configuration, integration, and delivery oversight.
- Own and drive JDP, APD, and CDA workstreams, ensuring best-practice adoption across the programme.
- Design and oversee system-to-system interfaces, APIs, and data flows between PolicyCenter and external systems.
- Define and establish CI/CD pipelines and overall tooling strategy for Guidewire development and deployment.
- Collaborate with client architects and business analysts to align non-functional requirements with solution design.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to offshore teams within a global delivery model.
- Act as a customer-facing technical lead, ensuring delivery quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
Key Skills:
- 8+ years' experience delivering Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations.
- ACE Certified Configurator accreditation (mandatory).
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Guidewire JDP (Digital Portals), APD (Advanced Product Designer), and CDA (Common Data Access).
- Proven background in integration design, Middleware, and API development.
- Experience defining and managing CI/CD and DevOps processes for Guidewire platforms.
- Excellent client-facing, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage delivery with a distributed/global technical team.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Lead (JDP, APD, CDA) - 6 months - Hybrid London - Outside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Lead to deliver a major implementation programme for a leading Tier-1 insurer. You will play a key role in designing and leading end-to-end Guidewire PolicyCenter configuration and integration streams, working closely with client stakeholders and a global delivery team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACE-certified Guidewire professional to drive digital transformation within a large-scale P&C insurance environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end Guidewire PolicyCenter implementation including configuration, integration, and delivery oversight.
- Own and drive JDP, APD, and CDA workstreams, ensuring best-practice adoption across the programme.
- Design and oversee system-to-system interfaces, APIs, and data flows between PolicyCenter and external systems.
- Define and establish CI/CD pipelines and overall tooling strategy for Guidewire development and deployment.
- Collaborate with client architects and business analysts to align non-functional requirements with solution design.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to offshore teams within a global delivery model.
- Act as a customer-facing technical lead, ensuring delivery quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
What You Will Ideally Bring:
- 8+ years' experience delivering Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations.
- ACE Certified Configurator accreditation (mandatory).
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Guidewire JDP (Digital Portals), APD (Advanced Product Designer), and CDA (Common Data Access).
- Proven background in integration design, Middleware, and API development.
- Experience defining and managing CI/CD and DevOps processes for Guidewire platforms.
- Excellent client-facing, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage delivery with a distributed/global technical team.
Contract Details:
- Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)
- Day Rate: Market Rates (Inside IR35)
- Location: Hybrid London (1-2 days onsite per week)
- Start Date: ASAP
Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Lead (JDP, APD, CDA) - 6 months - Hybrid London - Outside IR35