Guidewire SBT Rating Developer Job Description
Role Overview
A Guidewire SBT Rating Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining rating logic and pricing configurations using Guidewire's rating engine (primarily in Policy Center). The role focuses on creating and configuring rating algorithms that determine insurance premiums. > Key Responsibilities
Rating Development
Develop and implement rating algorithms using Guidewire Rating Engine.
Configure rate books, rate tables, and worksheets.
Build and maintain rating routines using Gosu and XML configuration.
Customize pricing workflows within Policy Center.

SBT (Standard Base Technology)
Work with Guidewire SBT framework for system enhancements.
Extend base application components with minimal impact on core upgrades.
Ensure best practices for extensibility and upgrade-secure customizations.

Configuration & Integration
Configure:
Product model (lines of business, coverages, policies)
Rating structures
Integrate with external systems (e.g., underwriting, third-party rating services).

Testing & Validation
Write and execute unit tests and system test cases for rating logic.
Validate premium calculations and ensure compliance with business rules.
Debug pricing discrepancies and production issues.





Collaboration
Work with:
Business analysts
Product owners
Actuarial teams
Translate business requirements into technical rating solutions.

Required Skills
Technical Skills
Solid experience with Guidewire Policy Center
Expertise in:
Guidewire Rating Engine (Gosu-based development)
Gosu programming language
XML & PCF configurations
Knowledge of:
Web services (SOAP/REST)
SQL and database concepts
Experience with rate books, rating worksheets, and tables

Domain Knowledge
Solid understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C;) Insurance
Knowledge of:
Policy lifecycle
Underwriting rules
Premium calculations

Tools & Technologies
Guidewire Studio
Version control tools (Git, SVN)
CI/CD pipelines (optional but preferred)

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Typically 3 8+ years of experience in Guidewire development
Guidewire certifications (e.g., Policy Center or Rating Specialist) are a plus

Preferred Skills
Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform (GCP)
Knowledge of integration patterns
Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies
Performance optimization for rating calculations

📌 Guidewire Sbt Rating Developer Bengaluru
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📍 Bengaluru