Guidewire Policy Center/Claims Center | Solution Designer

Job Description

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an upbeat, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a multifaceted, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong.

What You’ll Do:

Join our dynamic team as a Guidewire Policy Center/Claims Center Solution Designer where you will leverage your extensive experience in Guidewire and Jira to design and implement innovative solutions. With a focus on the insurance sector you will play a pivotal role in integrating Guidewire products to enhance our digital offerings. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects that drive business transformation and deliver significant value to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive solutions using Guidewire products to meet business requirements and enhance operational efficiency.


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Guidewire Policy Center or ClaimCenter and other suite components.


• Utilize Jira to manage project tasks, track progress and ensure timely delivery of solutions.


• Develop and maintain Guidewire tools and accelerators to streamline processes and improve system performance.


• Provide technical expertise in Guidewire Studio to customize and extend application functionalities.


• Oversee the integration of Guidewire Insurance Suite with existing systems to ensure data consistency and accuracy.


• Lead the development of digital portals using Guidewire Digital Portal to enhance user experience and engagement.


• Ensure adherence to best practices in Guidewire Work Model to optimize project outcomes and resource utilization.


• Conduct regular assessments of system performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and scalability.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for development teams.


• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to foster skill development and knowledge sharing.


• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and Guidewire advancements to ensure the implementation of cutting‑edge solutions.


• Contribute to the company’s strategic goals by delivering solutions that improve customer satisfaction and drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Possess extensive experience in Guidewire Insurance Suite Integration and its fundamental components.


• Demonstrate proficiency in using Guidewire Policy Center or ClaimCenter and related tools for effective claims management.


• Have a strong background in Jira for project management and task tracking.


• Exhibit expertise in Guidewire Studio for application customization and extension.


• Show familiarity with Guidewire Digital Portal for developing user‑friendly digital interfaces.


• Understand the Guidewire Work Model to ensure efficient project execution.


• Hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.

Working arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON, Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

At Cognizant, we’re eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.