Lead Solution Architect Guidewire & Enterprise Architecture

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Solution Architect to design oversee and scale end-to-end technical architectures that address complex business this leadership role you will define enterprise-wide technical strategies guide cloud adoption and modernization and spearhead integration across our platform ecosystem with a core focus on Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance operations and Guidewire solutions.

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• Design and oversee end-to-end technical architectures addressing complex business requirements using industry best practices and emerging technologies
• Architect and customize sophisticated systems and platforms to ensure scalability reliability performance security and long-term sustainability
• Lead enterprise-wide architectural decisions and define technical strategies standards patterns and best practices
• Propose and design integration of multiple platforms applications tools and systems to deliver seamless and scalable solutions
• Design and develop microservices and APIs that integrate with Guidewire applications including rapid prototyping of new insurance capabilities and workflows
• Leverage Generative AI to enhance underwriting claims processing customer service and other insurance-related processes
• Define and guide API microservices and integration strategies
• Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams ensuring the delivery and maintenance of high-quality code and configurations
• Mentor developers technical leads and engineering teams providing guidance on architecture development practices and technical decision-making
• Promote innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies while ensuring adherence to architectural governance standards and compliance requirements
• Evaluate Guidewire capabilities and services to determine their strategic fit within the technology landscape
• Define and guide cloud adoption modernization and migration strategies across enterprise technology transformation initiatives

• Experience: 1015 years in IT with 610 years specializing in Guidewire configuration integration and enterprise architecture
• Domain Knowledge: Deep expertise in P&C insurance operations (Policy Claims and Billing) and the insurance business
• Technical Stack: Proficiency in Gosu Java REST/SOAP APIs Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and CI/CD pipelines. Exposure to automation and AI is a plus
• Certifications: Guidewire ACE or professional-level certification in InsuranceSuite modules is preferred
• Guidewire Expertise: Extensive experience configuring Guidewire applications to align with business requirements (full insurance lifecycle). Rapid prototyping using Java/Gosu to build proofs-of-concept (POCs) and building/extending APIs connecting Guidewire systems to external platforms. Experience supporting both cloud and on-premise/client-cloud deployments
• AI Integration: Leveraging Generative AI (and machine learning models or pre-built AI tools) to enhance underwriting claims processing and customer service decision-making
• Software Implementation: Proven track record of leading large-scale software implementation projects translating complex business requirements into functional specifications. Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Jira Confluence) CI/CD tools (TeamCity Jenkins) and Git version control
• Transformational Leadership: Strong ability to consult with customers align business objectives with innovative solutions and lead enterprise transformation initiatives
• Communication: Fluent business-level English (additional languages highly valued) with excellent communication skills to influence both technical and non-technical