• Take technical responsibility for all stages in the software development process for a functional track. • Design, configure, test, correct, and document large complex programs and application modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards and tools to achieve a well engineered result. • Participate in work product reviews. • Conduct peer code reviews to ensure optimization of base features and adherence to Guidewire best practices. • Set local or team-based standards for configuration programming tools and techniques, then advise on their application and ensures compliance. • Investigate and implement tools, techniques, and processes for managing configuration items and verify that related information is complete, current, and accurate. • Learn and master your assigned Guidewire product in order to become a configuration resource and achieve Guidewire certification as a Subject Matter Expert. • Consult with insurance carrier business and technical resources to produce business requirements and functional design documents. • Partner with client business teams to understand business objectives and integration requirements using both business and technical skills. • Responsible for establishing project related goals and has a significant role in delegating responsibilities. • Estimate the effort required to configure the software. • Work with Guidewire product management/development to share configuration concepts and further develop our core product features. • Provide exemplary service, technical advice, and guidance to ensure use of base features and best practices. • Handle difficult questions on-the-spot from Guidewire customers, partners, vendors, or other stakeholders. • Influence customers, partners, peers, and direct reports on standards, methods, tools, and applications relevant to own specialization and able to make appropriate choices from alternatives. • Exposure to AI-enabled delivery methods, such as code or configuration generation, automation frameworks, or analytics-driven implementation metrics.