Guidewire Architect

Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

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

Job summary

Define and lead end-to-end Guidewire architecture for implementations, upgrades, cloud migrations, and integrations across insurance workflows. Guide technical direction, architecture reviews, modernization, governance, and delivery while collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams.

Job details

Position Name – Guidewire Solution Architect Type of hiring – Fulltime/Subcon Location – Remote Canada Job Description: Experience: 15 to 20 Years We are seeking a seasoned Guidewire Architect to define and deliver enterprise-grade architecture solutions that span underwriting, policy, billing, claims, and commercial insurance workflows. In this role, you will: 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 requires 15 to 20 years of experience and senior-level expertise in Guidewire architecture and enterprise insurance solutions. It also calls for experience with integrations, cloud adoption, architecture governance, technical leadership, and collaboration across business, DevOps, QA, data, and integration teams.