Guidewire Architect

Job Summary:
The Guidewire Architect will be responsible for designing and maintaining end-to-end technical architecture for Guidewire implementations, with a focus on cloud-native configurations, cross-module synchronization, and Property & Casualty insurance processes. The role requires deep expertise across PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter, strong GOSU and Java skills, and hands-on experience with Guidewire cloud technologies, integrations, digital frameworks, and asynchronous processing.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design and maintain end-to-end technical architecture for Guidewire implementations, specializing in cloud-native configurations and cross-module synchronization.
• Provide architectural expertise across Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter and their cross-functional interactions.
• Evaluate new Guidewire product releases and features, including Jutro digital frameworks and Advanced Analytics, and assess their business value.
• Design and implement complex product model changes while ensuring they can be published without disrupting runtime environments.
• Develop and oversee cloud-native implementations using Cloud APIs, Integration Gateway, and Jutro for digital frontends.
• Apply Guidewire App Events, messaging, plugins, event-fired rules, and asynchronous processing patterns.
• Translate technical debt, architectural tradeoffs, and complex technical concepts for Finance and Business executives.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance and mentorship to senior and junior developers.
• Establish and drive architectural standards within Scrum methodologies.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure Guidewire solutions align with business and operational requirements.

Required Qualifications:
• Deep architectural knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter, including their cross-functional interactions.
• Extensive knowledge of the Property & Casualty insurance lifecycle, including underwriting rules, claims adjudication, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in GOSU with a solid foundation in Java.
• Hands-on experience with Guidewire cloud-native implementations, including Cloud APIs, Integration Gateway, and Jutro.
• Experience managing complex Guidewire product model changes and publishing changes without disrupting runtime environments.
• Strong knowledge of Guidewire App Events, messaging, plugins, event-fired rules, and asynchronous processing.
• Strong experience with Guidewire BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, Integration, and PolicyCenter.
• Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts, technical debt, and tradeoffs effectively to technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience conducting code reviews and providing technical leadership and mentorship.
• Experience working within Scrum methodologies and driving architectural standards.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience evaluating new Guidewire releases and emerging capabilities to determine their potential business value.

Certifications:
• Guidewire Associate Certification is mandatory.
• Guidewire Ace Certification is preferred.