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Sr. Guidewire InsuranceNow developer

Cognizant

Multiple U.S. locationsJob$80–155K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–155K/yr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Guidewire InsuranceNow developer will develop and support InsuranceNow configurations and customizations for ACX. The role leads configuration and implementation of rate filings, product versions, underwriting rules, claims and billing updates, and system enhancements. It also owns technical quality across the development lifecycle, supports UAT and production readiness, and collaborates with product, business, QA, release, architecture, and security teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Guidewire InsuranceNowClaims and BillingRatebook and Pricing ConfigurationProduct Model ChangesState-Specific FilingsBusiness Rules and Forms ConfigurationCross-Functional CollaborationRequirements TranslationDesign and Code ReviewDefect RemediationUnit Testing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Technical Sr Developer: Guidewire InsuranceNow (ACX)

Core Responsibilities

Serve as a Senior InsuranceNow developer responsible for developing and supporting InsuranceNow configurations and customizations. Collaborate with cross functional teams in developing and delivering changes requested.

Technical

  • Serve as the technical developer for all ACX INOW configuration and enhancements

  • Lead configuration and implementation of rate filings, product versions, and underwriting rule changes, claims and billing updates

  • Provide analysis and solutioning for new features and system enhancements

  • Ensure solutions align with architecture, security, and integration standards

  • Own technical quality across development lifecycle

InsuranceNow Expertise

  • Deep hands-on configuration within Guidewire InsuranceNow (ACX)

  • Experience with:

  • Claims and Billing

  • Ratebook & pricing configuration

  • Product model changes

  • State-specific filings

  • Business rules and forms configuration

  • Ability to assess impacts of product changes across jurisdictions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with:

  • Product Management & Business Analysts

  • Business stakeholders

  • QA & Release Management

  • Architecture & Security

  • Translate business requirements into technically sound configurations

  • Challenge unclear requirements with confidence and clarity

Delivery & Quality Ownership

  • Review designs, configuration changes, and code

  • Guide defect remediation strategy

  • Support UAT and production readiness

  • Ensure release quality and stability

  • Establish and enforce unit testing standards for all relevant code changes

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until Nov 02, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $80,000 - $155,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 6,989 open Software Developer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–155K/yr
  • Connecticut median$102–203K/yr72 salary ranges
  • US median$103–189K/yr5,142 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $118K, is 19% below the Connecticut median midpoint ($145K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Developer salary ranges in Connecticut.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 81 open Software Developer jobs in Connecticut and 6,989 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Software Developer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (5,719 postings).
Education
3,084 of the 6,989 open Software Developer jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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