Entry-level Guidewire Business Analyst & Technology Analyst
Position Overview
Cognizant Guidewire Implementation Services offers a full spectrum of capabilities, from business advisory consulting to deployment of insurance technology services. Rely on our team for the Guidewire and Property & Casualty (P&C) ecosystem advisory and services you need to stay ahead of competitors.
Role Overview:
Track 1: Guidewire Technology Analyst (Developer / Configurator)
You will be trained to:
· Configure and customize Guidewire applications using Guidewire Studio and Gosu
· Support development across PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, and ContactManager
· Develop and test integrations between Guidewire and external/internal systems
· Participate in unit testing, system testing, and defect resolution
· Work within Agile delivery teams following SDLC best practices
· Learn Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) concepts and modernization patterns
Track 2: Guidewire Business Analyst (Functional Analyst)
You will be trained to:
- Understand end‑to‑end P&C insurance processes (Policy, Claims, Billing)
- Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements
- Translate insurance needs into Guidewire functional specifications
- Support configuration design decisions and validate system behavior
- Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business validation
- Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and client stakeholders
Learning & Career Development
As part of the program, you will gain exposure to:
- Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PC, CC, BC, CM, DataHub)
- P&C insurance products, processes, and regulatory concepts
- Agile delivery models and consulting best practices
- Data and reporting concepts within insurance platforms
- Cloud‑based Guidewire implementations and upgrades
- Long‑term career progression within Cognizant’s global Guidewire practice
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Preferred majors include Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering; Information Technology / Information Systems; Business Technology / Techno‑Functional Programs; and non technical majors such as Insurance, Finance, or Analytics‑focused Engineering programs
- Candidates with JAVA background and some work experience around Java
- Strong interest in the Insurance industry and enterprise platforms
- Willingness to learn both insurance domain concepts and technology
- Exposure to insurance systems, financial services, or regulated industries is a plus (not required)
- Self-motivated individuals with strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the passion and appetite to learn newer technologies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and contribute to team success.
- Work within the organization to establish and grow best practices and procedures with a focus on improving the ability of the organization to meet requirements.
Location(s)
New hires will be deployed to Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate. Please note that this role will be remote/hybrid which will require associates to be in the office at least two days a week.
Start Date(s)
New hires will largely start in May or June 2026. While we will attempt to honor candidate summer start date preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact summer start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.
Why Choose Us?
Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate’s diverse backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
The annual salary for this position is $70,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Work Authorization
Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.
Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.
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