Guidewire Solution Architect

Job Title: Guidewire ArchitectGuidewire Solution Architect Location: Markham, ON (3x onsite a week) Employment Type: Contract Pay Rate: CAD$80/HR INC We are seeking a seasoned Guidewire Architect to define and deliver enterprise-grade architecture solutions that span underwriting, policy, billing, claims, and commercial insurance workflows. In this role, What you'll do Solutions And Assurance Design and deliver solutions for Guidewire Insurance Suite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, Contact Manager) that meet standards for availability, security, resilience, and performance. Develop Guidewire design and migration strategies, including legacy policy conversion, with clear cost, benefit, and risk analysis to support investment decisions. Ensure end-to-end solution integrity across platforms, including transition states, while balancing short-term and long-term goals with stakeholders. Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences and document solution debt for future resolution. Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and participate in post-implementation reviews to continuously improve solution design. Technical Leadership Stay current with Guidewire platform and integration advancements; evaluate and recommend adoption of new features, including Guidewire Cloud Platform. Define and enforce architecture best practices and standards; conduct reviews to ensure compliance and quality. Produce and peer-review design artifacts supporting service, security, and engineering needs. Mentor and coach team members, fostering knowledge sharing and technical growth. Design Community Membership Contribute to Solution Architecture community by leading or supporting initiatives that enhance design practices. Continuously develop technical skills to help leverage emerging technology trends. Problem Solving & Change Leadership Drive project-based problem solving, applying technical expertise to resolve issues and recommend design solutions aligned with policy and process. Adapt to change proactively, proposing improvements and influencing design decisions to meet evolving business needs. Collaboration & External Engagement Build strong relationships with internal teams including project managers, platform specialists, and architects. Maintain liaison with suppliers and technology partners to stay current on emerging trends and ensure specialist knowledge remains up to date. What you'll bring Commercial Insurance Expertise Extensive experience in underwriting, policy lifecycle, rating, endorsements, renewals, audits, and claims. Strong understanding of commercial product structures (multi-location, multi-line, schedules, packages, additional interests, risk-specific coverages). Deep knowledge of submission intake modernization, including ingestion of unstructured documents, automated data extraction, classification, and routing to underwriters. Guidewire & Integration Skilled in Guidewire PolicyCenter, Workbench, and ecosystem integrations (CRM, broker systems, document repositories, pricing engines, appetite/eligibility APIs). Hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform and migration strategies. Experience in using APD and Integration Framework in solving business problems Experience in architecting integration solution involving Guidewire to the ecosystem s applications including document, finance, payments exposure. Experience in integration architecture design and implementation. Digital & Cloud Technologies Knowledge of digital technologies, cloud computing, and modern development practices. Certified in public cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). Project & Technical Leadership Strong grasp of end-to-end project lifecycle methodologies (Agile). Broad technical expertise with the ability to apply solutions across diverse customer and business scenarios. Technology-driven mindset, focused on leveraging innovation to deliver customer value. Financial acumen for business case development and design decisions. Ability to balance strategic direction with short-term goals. Soft Skills & Leadership Excellent communication and technical guidance skills. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities. Leadership qualities with personal impact and influence. Disclaimer: AI tools may assist in the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates.

Design and deliver enterprise-grade architecture solutions for the Guidewire Insurance Suite, ensuring security, resilience, and performance. Lead technical strategy, mentor team members, and manage integrations between Guidewire and external ecosystem applications.

Requires extensive experience in commercial insurance workflows and deep technical expertise in Guidewire Cloud Platform and integration frameworks. Candidates should hold a public cloud certification (AWS or Azure) and possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Microsoft AzureSouhaitée
• AgileSouhaitée
• Amazon Web ServicesSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Guidewire PolicyCenter
• Guidewire ClaimCenter
• Guidewire BillingCenter
• Guidewire Cloud Platform
• Solution Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• Commercial Insurance
• AWS
• Azure
• Agile
• APD
• Integration Framework
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Leadership
• Legacy Policy Conversion
• Underwriting Workflows

• Software
• Technology
• Consulting
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

17 févr. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

3 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte