Guidewire Technical Architect

Guidewire Technical Architect

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£400 Per day
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Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Adaptive Communication Environments Application Programming Interface (API) Billing Casualty Insurance Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Data Analysis Datamodel Data Modeling General Insurance Git (Version Control System) IBM WAS Information Technology Insurance Products Management Project Implementation Software Architecture Software as a Service (SaaS) SQL (Programming Language) Stakeholder Management Systems Integration Underwriting Workbench Workflows

Summary: The Guidewire Technical Architect role in London requires a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience, including 8 years specifically in Guidewire technologies. The position involves implementation, upgrade, and support projects, necessitating strong client coordination and deep functional expertise in the insurance industry. The candidate must possess a robust understanding of the Guidewire Insurance Product Suite and demonstrate hands-on configuration and customization skills. This hybrid role demands excellent communication and adaptability in client environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work on implementation, upgrade, and support projects with Guidewire (Policy, Billing & ClaimCenter and Guidewire InsuranceSuite).
  • Coordinate with clients and leverage deep functional expertise in the insurance (P&C) industry.
  • Utilize strong functional understanding of Guidewire Insurance Product Suite (On-Prem and Cloud).
  • Configure Guidewire xCenters (version 10.x & cloud/SaaS) including workflows, data models, and rules.
  • Customize and integrate Guidewire xCenters using REST and SOAP APIs.
  • Write SQL queries for data analysis.
  • Manage project implementation AMS programs and lead teams while managing client stakeholders.
  • Contribute to RFP/project proposals.

Key Skills:

  • 14+ years of total experience, with 8+ years in Guidewire.
  • Domain expertise in Property and Casualty insurance.
  • Guidewire Certified Resource – preferably ACE across modules.
  • Hands-on experience with Guidewire xCenters configuration.
  • Strong knowledge of software architecture and design in the Guidewire ecosystem.
  • Experience with batch processes and Guidewire Messaging framework.
  • Familiarity with Infra concepts and deployment architecture.
  • Excellent communication skills and adaptability in client environments.
  • Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies.

Salary (Rate): £400 per day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Guidewire Technical Architect

Location: London - Hybrid- 3 days onsite/week

Duration: 30/04/2027

Pay Rate: £400 per day through FCSA Umbrella

Job description:

  • Aptitude to work in Implementation, Upgrade and support project with a strong niche skill of Guidewire (Policy, Billing & ClaimCenter and Guidewire InsuranceSuite) including on-prem and Cloud/SaaS version.
  • Role requires client co-ordination and deep functional or insurance (P&C) industry expertise especially on Personal and/or commercial lines.

Experience Requisite

Total Experience: 14+ years

Guidewire Exp: 8+ years

Must have Skills:

  • Domain Expertise:
    • good experience in Property and Casualty insurance domain
  • Guidewire Skills:
    • Strong functional understanding of Guidewire Insurance Product Suite (On-Prem and Cloud)
    • Guidewire Certified Resource – preferably ACE across modules
    • Experience with policy, claim, and billing life cycles and transactions in Guidewire
  • Configuration Expertise:
    • Hands-on experience with Guidewire xCenters (version 10.x & cloud/SaaS) configuration including:
      • Workflows
      • Data Model
      • Rules
      • Entity Creation/Modification
      • Benefit Management
      • PCFs customization
      • Validations
      • Widgets and their attributes
      • Integration Mechanisms
      • Guidewire Data Model
  • Customization & Integration:
    • Sound knowledge of Guidewire xCenters (version 10.x & SaaS) customization and integration (Intra and Inter system integration) using REST and SOAP APIs
  • Technical Skills:
    • Experience with batch processes, Guidewire Messaging framework, and OOTB plugins
    • Familiarity with Infra concepts and deployment architecture (WMB, WAS, and Apache)
    • Strong knowledge on Software architecture and design in Guidewire Ecosystem
  • Data Analysis:
    • Ability to write SQL queries for data analysis.
  • GW Cloud/SaaS Offerings:
    • Working Knowledge on GW Cloud/SaaS Offerings including GT Framework, Integration Gateway, Advance Product Designer (APD), Autopilot, Underwriting Workbench and few others
  • Project Management:
    • Working experience in implementation AMS programs
    • Experience with defect triaging, estimation, stakeholder management, and application enhancements.
    • Ability to lead Team and manage client stakeholders
    • Contribute to RFP/project proposals

Good to Have

  • Version Control & Ticketing Systems:
    • Experience with Git repository and ServiceNow
  • Additional Experience:
    • Informatics experience (working with information technology systems) is a plus

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills (mentioned twice for emphasis)
  • Adaptability in client implementation environments
  • Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies for application improvement.
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