BSCO - Guidewire PC Configuration dev - Senior Associate

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. As a Guidewire developer at PwC, you will specialise in developing and customising applications using the Guidewire platform. Guidewire is a software suite that provides insurance companies with tools for policy administration, claims management, and billing. You will be responsible for designing, coding, and testing software solutions that meet the specific needs of insurance organisations. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn?t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Skills Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you?ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You?ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills. As part of the Business Application Consulting team you are expected to analyze client requirements, review estimates, and suggest updates. As a Senior Associate you are responsible for analyzing complex problems, mentoring others, and maintaining elevated standards. You are expected to focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context, while navigating increasingly complex situations and growing your personal brand and technical proficiency. Responsibilities Insurance domain knowledge with Property & Casualty background Hands on experience in at least one of the Guidewire products (Claim/Policy/Billing, Rating, Thunderhead Forms, Legacy Conversion) ?Version 8.x / above Well versed in one of streams - configuration / integration / conversion / Rating Strong knowledge in Guidewire platform (Gosu scripting / UI / Data Model) Good knowledge in Web services (SOAP/REST), XML Experience on any database Oracle / SQL Server and well versed in SQL Experience in SCRUM Agile, prefer Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Good knowledge of any server such as Tomcat / JBoss Good written and oral communication Experience on GW Cloud is an added advantage. Excellent analytical skill Additional skills for Tech Lead and Senior Tech Leads Sound knowledge in software architecture and design patterns Must have estimation, team leading, code review and mentoring skills Worked on at least two Guidewire implementations Good to have skills: Thunderhead/ MuleSoft Integration experience What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree 4+ years of experience Oral and written proficiency in English necessary What Sets You Apart Review estimates and suggest updates for your module Complete design and develop accordingly in a timely fashion Support testing and client queries Interface and communicate with the onsite team Participate in scrum calls and provide status reports Take part in Center of Excellence activities, training as required and aligning to your interest Support sprint planning and collaborate with other teams from different locations and client Analyze client requirements Review estimates and suggest updates Complete design and develop accordingly in a timely fashion Guide the team on tasks Perform design and code review Support testing and client queries Interface and communicate with the onsite team Participate in scrum calls and provide status reports