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Remote in United States of America
Guidewire Platform& 4 others
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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Solution Architect to design, oversee, and scale end-to-end technical architectures that address complex business requirements. In 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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Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Experience: 10–15+ years in IT, with 6–10+ 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