Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Job Summary
Cognizant is seeking a Certified Guidewire Claim Center Developer to design, develop, and support Claim Center applications within the Property & Casualty insurance domain. The role requires strong hands-on development skills, Guidewire certification, and experience working in large enterprise or banking environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance Guidewire Claim Center applications
- Customize Claim Center using Gosu, PCF, and Guidewire APIs
- Work on integrations with internal and external systems (REST/SOAP, messaging)
- Configure Claim Center workflows, rules, and data models
- Perform unit testing, defect fixing, and production support
- Participating in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning
- Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams
- Support ClaimCenter upgrades and Guidewire cloud/on‑prem implementations
- Document technical designs and development standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- Guidewire ClaimCenter Certification (Associate or Specialist)
- Strong hands-on experience in Guidewire ClaimCenter development
- Proficient in Gosu programming language
- Experience with PCF configuration, rules, and workflows
- Working knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter/BillingCenter (preferred)
- Strong understanding of P&C insurance claims processes
- Experience with REST/SOAP web services
- Familiarity with SQL, Oracle, or DB2 databases
- Experience in Agile development environments
Nice-to-Have
- Experience working in a banking or large financial institution
- Guidewire Cloud (GWCP) exposure
- Knowledge of DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, CI/CD pipelines)
- Experience with CI/CD and automated testing
- Prior experience supporting production systems
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Relevant Guidewire certifications required
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Problem-solving and analytical mindset
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Application Accepted: 4/30/2026
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.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
