Guidewire Solution Architect

Markham, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Define and lead end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations, upgrades, cloud migrations, integrations, and modernization initiatives. Guide architecture reviews and technical decisions, collaborate across business and delivery teams, and mentor technical staff to support successful program delivery.

Job details

Define end to end solution architecture for Guidewire implementations, upgrades, cloud migrations, and integrations. Lead architecture discussions with client stakeholders and provide strategic technology direction. Design Guidewire applications leveraging best practices, extensibility frameworks, and configuration standards. Architect integrations with third party systems using REST, SOAP APIs, messaging, and middleware platforms. Review technical designs, code, performance optimization approaches, and deployment strategies. Collaborate with business teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions. Drive Guidewire Cloud adoption, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives. Ensure adherence to enterprise security, compliance, and architecture governance standards. Mentor developers, leads, and architects across Guidewire programs. Support estimation, solutioning, RFPs, client presentations, and technology roadmaps. Lead architecture reviews, proof of concepts, and technical risk assessments. Work closely with DevOps, QA, Data, and Integration teams to ensure successful program delivery.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role calls for senior-level expertise in Guidewire architecture, including application design, extensibility and configuration standards, integrations, and Guidewire Cloud adoption. It also requires the ability to lead client and technical discussions, assess risks and designs, uphold security and governance standards, and support solutioning and delivery.