Entry-level Guidewire Business Analyst & Technology Analyst

Cognizant • Providence, RI • 4h ago

Position Overview

Cognizant Guidewire Implementation Services offers a full spectrum of capabilities, from business advisory consulting to deployment of insurance technology services. Rely on our team for the Guidewire and Property & Casualty (P&C) ecosystem advisory and services you need to stay ahead of competitors.

Role Overview:

Track 1: Guidewire Technology Analyst (Developer / Configurator)

You will be trained to:

· Configure and customize Guidewire applications using Guidewire Studio and Gosu

· Support development across PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, and ContactManager

· Develop and test integrations between Guidewire and external/internal systems

· Participate in unit testing, system testing, and defect resolution

· Work within Agile delivery teams following SDLC best practices

· Learn Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) concepts and modernization patterns

Track 2: Guidewire Business Analyst (Functional Analyst)

You will be trained to:

Understand end-to-end P&C insurance processes (Policy, Claims, Billing)

Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements

Translate insurance needs into Guidewire functional specifications

Support configuration design decisions and validate system behavior

Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business validation

Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and client stakeholders

Learning & Career Development

As part of the program, you will gain exposure to:

Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PC, CC, BC, CM, DataHub)

P&C insurance products, processes, and regulatory concepts

Agile delivery models and consulting best practices

Data and reporting concepts within insurance platforms

Cloud-based Guidewire implementations and upgrades

Long-term career progression within Cognizant's global Guidewire practice

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Preferred majors include Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering; Information Technology / Information Systems; Business Technology / Techno-Functional Programs; and non technical majors such as Insurance, Finance, or Analytics-focused Engineering programs

Candidates with JAVA background and some work experience around Java

Strong interest in the Insurance industry and enterprise platforms

Willingness to learn both insurance domain concepts and technology

Exposure to insurance systems, financial services, or regulated industries is a plus (not required)

Self-motivated individuals with strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the passion and appetite to learn newer technologies.

Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Eagerness to learn new technologies and contribute to team success.

Work within the organization to establish and grow best practices and procedures with a focus on improving the ability of the organization to meet requirements.

Location(s)

New hires will be deployed to Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate. Please note that this role will be remote/hybrid which will require associates to be in the office at least two days a week.

Start Date(s)

New hires will largely start in May or June 2026 . While we will attempt to honor candidate summer start date preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact summer start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.

Why Choose Us?

Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The annual salary for this position is $70,000.00 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.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

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.

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