Lead Guidewire Software Engineer

CCC Intelligent Solutions•Chicago, IL

1d•$119,031 - $160,000

About The Position

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) is a leading cloud platform for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy, creating intelligent experiences for insurers, repairers, automakers, part suppliers, and more. At CCC, we’re making life just work by empowering more than 35,000 businesses with industry-leading technology to get drivers back on the road and to health quickly and seamlessly. We’re pushing boundaries with innovative AI solutions that simplify and enhance the claims and repair journey. Through purposeful innovation and the strength of its connections, CCC technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most. Learn more about CCC at www.cccis.com. The Role CCC Intelligent Solutions is seeking a Lead Guidewire Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable Guidewire ClaimCenter solutions for P&C insurance clients. This role partners closely with customers and cross‑functional internal teams to define integration strategies, lead complex technical initiatives, and ensure solutions align with product, platform, and cloud standards. The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on ClaimCenter expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast‑paced, SaaS‑driven environment.

Requirements

8–11 years of hands-on experience with advanced technical skills, including:
Design and implement complex ClaimCenter customizations using Gosu, PCF, Scout UI, entities, and extensions
Lead development of claims lifecycle workflows, business rules, validations, and enhancements
Extensive experience delivering Guidewire-based solutions, with deep expertise in ClaimCenter and working knowledge of Guidewire cloud services such as APD, Jutro, and Integration Gateway.
Drive upgrade, cloud release, and patch strategies for ClaimCenter
Relational databases (data modeling and SQL)
Data formats (JSON, XML)
API development and enterprise application architecture
Strong experience with modern development tools and CI/CD pipelines, including Git, Bitbucket, TeamCity, and similar technologies.
Proven experience with SaaS platforms and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), including application deployment, scaling, performance optimization, and monitoring.
Experience leading development efforts for P&C insurance customers, with a strong understanding of core P&C insurance domain concepts.
Hands-on experience with agile methodologies and tools, combined with excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it effectively in day-to-day work, leveraging data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
Working knowledge of agile project management and collaboration tools, including Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, or similar.
Industry-recognized certifications such as Guidewire ACE and/or AWS cloud certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive understanding of accelerators, ensuring they align with established product and platform standards.
Lead technical and functional discussions regarding Guidewire integration architecture.
Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to define joint integration strategies, manage project dependencies and risks, and establish clear success criteria.
Continuously identify opportunities for improvement, implement scalable and sustainable solutions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Manage and coordinate cross-project, cross-team, and cross-system dependencies and integrations for seamless execution.
Adapt effectively to a dynamic, fast-paced environment by managing shifting priorities and evolving business needs with composure and focus.