Business Systems Analyst — Guidewire Integration

Business Systems Analyst — Guidewire Integration Experienced professional sought to support Guidewire integration within a major digital transformation project in the insurance industry. Hybrid work model in Markham, Ontario. Strong focus on API integration, Agile practices, and P&C systems. Opportunity to contribute to strategic, high-impact initiatives. What is in it for you: • Salaried: $80-85 per hour. • Incorporated Business Rate: $90-95 per hour. • 6-month contract. • Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week. • Hybrid model: 3 days per week on-site, subject to change. • Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to meet project milestones. Responsibilities: • Act as the liaison between business and technical teams to support integration efforts across the Guidewire platform. • Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business and system requirements for integration projects involving APIs, messaging, and batch processes. • Collaborate with developers, architects, QA teams, and third-party vendors to design and validate integration touchpoints, ensuring data consistency and system interoperability. • Coordinate and execute end-to-end testing for integration components, including SIT, UAT, and defect resolution. • Analyze and document impacts to business processes and downstream systems resulting from integration changes. • Support data mapping, transformation logic, and interface specifications between Guidewire and external platforms such as quoting systems, broker management systems, and financial systems. • Ensure all integration deliverables meet compliance, audit, and risk standards, maintaining traceability and documentation throughout the lifecycle. • Provide effort estimates and manage task assignments across integration workstreams. • Facilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops to drive alignment and resolve integration challenges. • Create and maintain process flows, data mappings, and technical documentation using tools like Visio and JIRA. • Apply Agile practices to manage backlog items, sprint planning, and retrospectives. • Leverage P&C insurance domain knowledge to ensure integration solutions meet business needs and regulatory requirements. What you will need to succeed: • College or University Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Insurance). • Guidewire Certification (Niseko specialization preferred). • 3+ years of experience with a focus on Guidewire integration across modules (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter). • Strong understanding of Guidewire integration architecture, including web services (SOAP/REST), messaging, and batch processing. • Experience working with external vendors, quoting platforms, broker management systems (BMS), and other third-party systems. • Knowledge of P&C insurance products and workflows. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, and JIRA. • Strong grasp of Agile methodology. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable technical requirements. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across business, IT, and vendor teams. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. • Comfortable working in a hybrid flexible work model. Why Recruit Action? Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted. # AVICJP00002807