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Guidewire Policy developer

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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.

Guidewire Policy Center Developer

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Work Model: Hybrid
Role: Guidewire Policy Center Developer

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer to join our team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter configuration, integration, and development within the Property & Casualty insurance domain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, configure, and enhance solutions using Guidewire PolicyCenter.
  • Develop PolicyCenter business rules, workflows, validations, and product configurations.
  • Work with Gosu, Guidewire Studio, PCF, and data models.
  • Develop and support integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and web services.
  • Troubleshoot application, integration, and production issues.
  • Participate in requirement analysis, technical design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Work closely with business analysts, QA teams, architects, and other Guidewire developers.
  • Follow Guidewire development standards and coding best practices.

Required Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter (PC).
  • Strong programming experience with Gosu.
  • Experience with PolicyCenter configuration and integration.
  • Knowledge of Guidewire Studio, PCF, entity/data model, workflows, and business rules.
  • Experience developing or consuming REST/SOAP web services.
  • Good understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance concepts and policy lifecycle.
  • Experience with debugging, defect fixing, and production support.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Guidewire certification such as ACE or relevant PolicyCenter certification is preferred.
  • Experience with Guidewire Cloud is an advantage.
  • Experience with Guidewire integrations and APIs.
  • Prior experience working on large-scale insurance transformation or Guidewire implementation projects.

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on Guidewire PC Developer with strong Policy Center configuration/integration experience who can work effectively with both technical and business teams.

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Jobs. Application Accepted: 11/05/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $110,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Extended Group Health Plan through Manulife
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Virtual healthcare through TELUS Health Virtual Care
  • TELUS Virtual Pharmacy
  • Mental health and counseling services
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental Health Ally Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Leave of Absence and Disability support programs
  • Wellbeing resources, events, and champion networks
  • Group Registered Pension Plan (RPP) for associates on Canada payroll
  • Employer matching contributions under the RPP (subject to plan terms)
  • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Competitive group investment rates through Manulife

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 language

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!

Things to know before you apply

  • Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  • Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
  • AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
  • Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
  • Language proficiency: 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.
  • Inclusion: 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.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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