Guidewire Developer
Permanent
Hybrid - 2 days in London
£65,000 + 15% bonus
A Guidewire Developer is required for a specialty insurer in the Lloyd's market, supporting the continued development & enhancement of their Claims platform as part of a broader technology transformation.
About The Role:
This role will sit within a growing engineering function focused on delivering scalable & efficient claims solutions using Guidewire. The business is currently in the process of migrating to Guidewire & would be looking for a developer to help them through the migration process & to configure the platform.
You will play a key role in the development, configuration & optimisation of the Guidewire platform, working extensively with Gosu as the core programming language, alongside Java where required.
This role requires a strong hands-on Gosu developer, comfortable building & customising Guidewire application. You will be involved in both the ongoing migration & the continuous improvement of the platform post-implementation.
The role requires someone comfortable operating in a delivery-focused environment, working closely with business stakeholders, analysts & third parties to build & enhance claims functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop & maintain Guidewire configurations using Gosu
- Write & optimise Gosu code across business rules, workflows, integrations & UI components
- Work with Java-based components & APIs within the Guidewire ecosystem
- Support the migration to Guidewire, contributing to build, configuration & delivery
- Collaborate with business analysts & stakeholders to translate requirements into Gosu-based solutions
- Collaborate with third-party vendors & internal teams to ensure successful delivery
- Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability & maintainability
Requirements:
- Strong experience with Guidewire (configuration/development)
- Experience working with Gosu & Guidewire frameworks
- Ideally holds Guidewire Developer certification (Associate/Specialist/Professional), though not essential
- Experience within the London Market or specialty insurance is highly desirable
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical & non-technical teams
Apply Now
If you're a Gosu-focused Guidewire Developer looking to work on a high-impact transformation within a leading insurer, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Apply using the link or email your CV to brushoth@pioneer-search.com

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