Freelance Guidewire Developer (ClaimCenter) – (Remote within the UK only)
Engagement: B2B / Freelance Contract
Start: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Developer with strong expertise in ClaimCenter to support a major insurance transformation programme. The ideal consultant will have hands-on development experience across the ClaimCenter platform, solid understanding of integration patterns, and exposure to Guidewire Cloud environments.
This is a freelance, outside IR35 engagement working directly with business and technology teams to build, extend, and optimise ClaimCenter functionality in a high-performing Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and configure solutions within Guidewire ClaimCenter (v10+ preferred).
* Build and enhance ClaimCenter components including:
* Claim life-cycle workflows
* FNOL and claim intake
* Exposure/coverage
* Claim financials and transactions
* Integrations with core and third-party systems
* Develop and maintain integrations (SOAP/REST, messaging, ESB).
* Customise ClaimCenter screens, rules, business logic, and data model.
* Collaborate with architects, BA’s, testers and product owners to refine requirements and deliver solutions.
* Troubleshoot defects, perform impact analysis, and ensure solution quality.
* Contribute to Agile ceremonies and sprint planning.
* Support release activities and provide technical guidance to internal teams.
* Follow best practices, coding standards, and secure development principles.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years’ hands-on Guidewire development experience.
* Strong knowledge of ClaimCenter including configuration and integration.
Proficiency in:
* Gosu
* Java
* SOAP / REST APIs
* XML, JSON
* Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
* Strong understanding of ClaimCenter data structures and workflows.
* Experience with rules engine, UI configuration, and claim financials.
* Integration experience (messaging, event-driven, web services).
* Ability to work independently in a senior developer capacity on a B2B basis.
Nice-to-Have / Advantageous
* Experience with Guidewire Cloud (Cloud upgrades, GCP, Cloud APIs, edge services, containerisation).
* Experience with PolicyCenter or BillingCenter -nice but definitely not essential!
* UK General Insurance domain knowledge.
* CI/CD pipeline exposure (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub Actions).
* Cloud platform experience (GCP preferred).
Engagement Details
* This role is delivered on a freelance B2B contract.
* Fully Outside IR35.
If this is something that interests, you - please do not delay in applying as my client can interview very quickly!