Guidewire Architect

Canada
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 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

Design and deliver high-performance solutions for the Guidewire Insurance Suite while ensuring end-to-end solution integrity. Provide technical leadership by defining architecture standards, mentoring team members, and managing integration advancements.

Job details

• Solutions and Assurance: o Design and deliver solutions for Guidewire Insurance Suite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, Contact Manager) that meet standards for availability, security, resilience, and performance. o Develop Guidewire design and migration strategies, including legacy policy conversion, with clear cost, benefit, and risk analysis to support investment decisions. o Ensure end-to-end solution integrity across platforms, including transition states, while balancing short-term and long-term goals with stakeholders. o Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences and document solution debt for future resolution. o Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and participate in post-implementation reviews to continuously improve solution design. • Technical Leadership: o Stay current with Guidewire platform and integration advancements; evaluate and recommend adoption of new features, including Guidewire Cloud Platform. o Define and enforce architecture best practices and standards; conduct reviews to ensure compliance and quality. o Produce and peer-review design artifacts supporting service, security, and engineering needs. o Mentor and coach team members, fostering knowledge sharing and technical growth. • Design Community membership: o Contribute to Solution Architecture community by leading or supporting initiatives that enhance design practices. o Continuously develop technical skills to help leverage emerging technology trends. • Problem Solving & Change Leadership o Drive project-based problem solving, applying technical expertise to resolve issues and recommend design solutions aligned with policy and process. o Adapt to change proactively, proposing improvements and influencing design decisions to meet evolving business needs. • Collaboration & External Engagement o Build strong relationships with internal teams including project managers, platform specialists, and architects. o Maintain liaison with suppliers and technology partners to stay current on emerging trends and ensure specialist knowledge remains up to date.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires deep expertise in Guidewire platforms and the ability to develop complex migration and design strategies. Candidates must be able to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences and lead project-based problem solving.