Define overall application architecture, including data models, integration patterns, and solution design for Guidewire implementations.
Provide architectural leadership across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and Guidewire Cloud (if applicable).
Create high-level and low-level design documents, architecture diagrams, and integration frameworks.
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and best practices.
Guide and mentor developers, leads, and configuration teams on Guidewire best practices.
Review code, configurations, GOSU scripts, and integration implementations for compliance with design patterns.
Drive performance optimization, scalability improvements, and system reliability.
Lead technical solutioning during RFPs, estimations, and project planning phases.
Architect integrations between Guidewire and external systems (e.g., payment gateways, document management, 3rd-party insurance data sources).
Lead design of APIs, messaging, middleware, ESB integrations, and batch processing.
Oversee data migration strategy including ETL mapping, conversion rules, and validation.
Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and BA teams to translate requirements into architectural solutions.
Provide guidance during grooming, technical refinement, and scope discussions.
Communicate architectural decisions, impacts, and risks to senior leadership and project management teams.
Establish architectural guardrails, coding standards, and development guidelines.
Ensure CI/CD pipeline readiness and DevOps alignment, especially for Guidewire Cloud implementations.
Conduct risk assessments, impact analysis, and ensure non-functional requirements (NFRs) like security, performance, availability, and disaster recovery are met.

Requirements

10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in Guidewire (Policy/Billing/Claims)
Strong experience in GOSU, Guidewire Configuration, Integration (Messaging, Web Services, REST/SOAP)
Hands-on experience designing scalable, enterprise-grade Guidewire architecture
Experience integrating Guidewire with downstream systems (CRM, DMS, payment systems, data providers)
Strong understanding of insurance domain (P&C) products, rating, underwriting, billing, and claims processes
Familiarity with Guidewire Cloud, DevOps pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Benefits

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
Company paid holidays
Personal Days
Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

GuidewireGOSUIntegrationAPI designETL mappingDevOpsCloud architecturePerformance optimizationScalability improvementsSystem reliability

Soft Skills

Architectural leadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationRisk assessmentTechnical solutioningStakeholder engagementGuidanceDecision makingProject planning