Job Information
Cognizant SR Guidewire Certified Claim Center developer- Onsite in Toronto, ON-199 Bay Street, Ontario
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.
Job Summary
Cognizant is seeking a Certified Guidewire Claim Center Developer to design, develop, and support Claim Center applications within the Property & Casualty insurance domain. The role requires strong hands-on development skills, Guidewire certification, and experience working in large enterprise or banking environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhance Guidewire Claim Center applications
Customize Claim Center using Gosu, PCF, and Guidewire APIs
Work on integrations with internal and external systems (REST/SOAP, messaging)
Configure Claim Center workflows, rules, and data models
Perform unit testing, defect fixing, and production support
Participating in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning
Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams
Support ClaimCenter upgrades and Guidewire cloud/on‑prem implementations
Document technical designs and development standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
Guidewire ClaimCenter Certification (Associate or Specialist)
Strong hands-on experience in Guidewire ClaimCenter development
Proficient in Gosu programming language
Experience with PCF configuration, rules, and workflows
Working knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter/BillingCenter (preferred)
Strong understanding of P&C insurance claims processes
Experience with REST/SOAP web services
Familiarity with SQL, Oracle, or DB2 databases
Experience in Agile development environments
Nice-to-Have
Experience working in a banking or large financial institution
Guidewire Cloud (GWCP) exposure
Knowledge of DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, CI/CD pipelines)
Experience with CI/CD and automated testing
Prior experience supporting production systems
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Relevant Guidewire certifications required
Soft Skills
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Problem-solving and analytical mindset
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Application Accepted: 4/30/2026
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:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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 law.
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!
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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.