Which team works in the Application Layer without having direct access to GWCP?

In the context of Guidewire software, the Application Layer is where the business logic and application functionalities are typically implemented. Developers primarily focus on coding and implementing features within this layer. They utilize development tools and environments to create, update, and maintain applications but do not participate in direct access to Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) environments typically used for production deployments.

Support engineers, project managers, and quality assurance testers may interact with various aspects of Guidewire applications but generally do not work within the Application Layer with the same focus on software development as developers. Support engineers address issues and provide help but typically do not engage in development processes directly. Project managers oversee project timelines, resources, and objectives without working in the code directly. Quality assurance testers focus on testing the application to ensure it meets specifications and standards but do this after the development phase.

Therefore, developers' work within the Application Layer aligns with the roles typically defined in software development projects, and it is distinct from the roles of the other teams mentioned. This is why developers are identified as the correct choice in this context.