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.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Guidewire Developer (Java, Spring Boot, APIs)
Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 7+ Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Developer with strong expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter/ClaimCenter/BillingCenter, Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting Guidewire applications and integrations while collaborating with business stakeholders, architects, and development teams to deliver scalable insurance solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance Guidewire applications, including PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter.
- Build and maintain integrations between Guidewire and external systems using RESTful APIs and web services.
- Develop Java-based backend services using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
- Configure and customize Guidewire components, including PCF screens, workflows, business rules, validations, and product models.
- Develop and support Guidewire Cloud integrations and API-based solutions.
- Perform code reviews, unit testing, defect resolution, and production support activities.
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, architects, and QA teams in an Agile environment.
- Troubleshoot performance issues and implement application improvements.
- Participate in release planning, deployment, and post-production support.
Required Skills
- 7+ years of software development experience.
- 4+ years of Guidewire development experience (PolicyCenter preferred).
- Strong hands-on experience in:
- Java/J2EE
- Spring Boot
- REST APIs
- Microservices
- Guidewire Integration and Configuration
- Gosu Programming
- SQL/Oracle
- Git, Jenkins, CI/CD
- Experience with Guidewire Cloud platform is preferred.
- Strong understanding of insurance domain processes (Policy, Billing, Claims).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Guidewire Associate or Specialist Certification.
- Experience with Kafka, AWS/Azure Cloud platforms.
- Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of API security, OAuth, and authentication frameworks.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Nice to Have
- Guidewire Cloud Certification.
- Experience with event-driven architecture.
- Experience with PolicyCenter modernization and API transformation initiatives.
Work Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite, 3 days/week or as per client requirement)
Application Accepted: 10/15/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $110,000- $120,000 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:
· 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!
À savoir avant de postuler
- Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
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- Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
- Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
- Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
