Lead Guidewire Developer

BlitzenX is looking for a Guidewire Lead Developer to drive end-to-end delivery acrossX-Center implementations. This is a hands-on leadership role designed for senior engineers who can own outcomes , build strong offshore teams , and lead a self-contained pod of 10 developers (including themselves) . This role is not about task execution. It is about accountability, mentorship, and delivery ownership —from design to production support—while building long-term Guidewire capability within the organization. Key Responsibilities Architect, configure, and develop Guidewire BillingCenter solutions for multiple insurance lines, including policy and claims-based billing. Build and lead a high-performing team of 8 developers, providing mentorship, training, and technical guidance to accelerate their growth. Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and clients to define requirements and ensure solutions align with business objectives. Drive BillingCenter customizations and integrations with PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and third-party systems (payments, financial platforms). Implement and optimize billing workflows, invoice processing, payment plans, and cycle management for maximum efficiency. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across BillingCenter and associated systems. Lead client-facing engagements to present technical solutions, gather feedback, and align implementations with client goals. Foster Agile delivery practices within sprint cycles, ensuring the team consistently meets high-quality standards. Contribute to system design, architecture, and scalability decisions, ensuring high performance, security, and maintainability. Maintain cutting-edge expertise in Guidewire BillingCenter and other Guidewire products to drive innovation and best practices. Required Qualifications Experience: 10+ years in Guidewire development with strong hands-on BillingCenter expertise and prior leadership experience. Certification: Ace Certified Guidewire (or equivalent). Proven experience building, mentoring, and guiding developer teams, with a focus on training junior developers. Strong skills in X-Center configuration, customizations, integrations, and deployments. Deep understanding of Guidewire platform integrations with PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter. Technical expertise in GOSU, Java, XML, and web services (SOAP/REST). Strong knowledge of insurance billing processes, including invoicing, payments, account management, and reporting. Client-facing experience, capable of translating complex technical solutions for business stakeholders. Agile development experience with CI/CD practices. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently while leading a team. Lead Responsibilities Lead a self-contained pod of 10 developers, including yourself, with full ownership of delivery, quality, and client satisfaction. Act as the primary point of accountability for your pod's output—ensuring timelines, technical standards, and best practices are consistently met. Mentor, coach, and train junior developers, building technical capabilities and instilling an ownership-first mindset within the team. Drive end-to-end BillingCenter solutions—from design, configuration, and integration to deployment and issue resolution—with minimal supervision. Collaborate with other pods and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with overall program objectives. Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities and implement solutions that maximize pod performance and client value.