Guidewire Technical Architect
Posted Today by Ampstek
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Guidewire Technical Architect role at AmpsTek involves leading implementation, upgrade, and support projects with a focus on Guidewire products, including Policy, Billing, and ClaimCenter. The position requires extensive experience in the Property and Casualty insurance domain and strong client coordination skills. The role is hybrid, requiring one day on-site per week in London, UK. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of Guidewire's Insurance Product Suite and relevant technical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work on implementation, upgrade, and support projects for Guidewire products.
- Coordinate with clients and demonstrate deep functional expertise in the insurance industry.
- Utilize strong functional understanding of Guidewire Insurance Product Suite.
- Configure Guidewire xCenters and manage workflows, data models, and rules.
- Customize and integrate Guidewire systems using REST and SOAP APIs.
- Analyze data and write SQL queries for data analysis.
- Manage project implementation, defect triaging, and stakeholder management.
- Lead teams and contribute to project proposals.
Key Skills:
- Proficient in English language.
- Experience in Property and Casualty insurance domain.
- Strong functional understanding of Guidewire Insurance Product Suite.
- Guidewire Certified Resource, preferably ACE across modules.
- Hands-on experience with Guidewire xCenters configuration.
- Knowledge of customization and integration of Guidewire systems.
- Experience with batch processes and Guidewire Messaging framework.
- Ability to write SQL queries for data analysis.
- Working knowledge of Guidewire Cloud/SaaS offerings.
- Experience with project management and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent communication skills and adaptability.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About Us: AmpsTek – a global technology leader since 2013 – is transforming how businesses approach technology and staffing solutions. Founded by seasoned technology leaders across the UK, Europe, APAC, North America, and LATAM, and with registered offices in 30+ countries, we deliver exceptional service, scalable solutions, and measurable impact. With a portfolio of 200+ clients and millions of users across web and mobile platforms, we empower businesses to innovate, grow, and succeed. Join our team and be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented organization that values talent, creativity, and results.
Role : Guidewire Technical Architect
Location : London, UK (Hybrid 1 day onsite/week)
Employment Contract
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
- Languages: Proficient in English language
- 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.