Position Name – Guidewire Solution Architect

Type of hiring – Fulltime Location – Markham, ON (Mandatorily need visit office 3 days – Mon/Tue/Wed)

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Guidewire Architect define and deliver enterprise-grade architecture solutions that span underwriting, policy, billing, claims, and commercial insurance workflows. In this role,

What you'll d

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 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 both technical and non-technical audiences and document solution debt for future resolution. Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and participate in post-implementation reviews 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 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 Solution Architecture community by leading or supporting initiatives that enhance design practices. Continuously develop technical skills help leverage emerging technology trends.

Problem Solving & Change Leadership

Drive project-based problem solving, applying technical expertise resolve issues and recommend design solutions aligned with policy and process. Adapt change proactively, proposing improvements and influencing design decisions 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 stay current on emerging trends and ensure specialist knowledge remains up 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 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 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 apply solutions across diverse customer and business scenarios. Technology-driven mindset, focused on leveraging innovation deliver customer value. Financial acumen for business case development and design decisions. Ability 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.