Guidewire Solution Architect

Markham, Ontario, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$180,000–$240,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
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, and integrations across insurance workflows. Guide technical design and governance, advise clients, mentor teams, and support solutioning, risk assessments, and successful program delivery.

Job details

Position Name – Guidewire Solution Architect Type of hiring – Fulltime/Subcon Location – Markham, ON (Remote work may be considered) Salary – CAD $180-240K PA Rates – CAD $140-160/hr 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 seeks a seasoned Guidewire architect with 15 to 20 years of experience and expertise spanning underwriting, policy, billing, claims, and commercial insurance workflows. Candidates should be able to lead architecture and stakeholder discussions, design integrations and scalable solutions, and guide Guidewire Cloud adoption and modernization.