Guidewire Technical Architect

Guidewire Technical Architect

Posted 2 days ago by Avance Consulting

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London Area, United Kingdom
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Adaptive Communication Environments Application Programming Interface (API) Billing Casualty Insurance Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Data Analysis General Insurance Git (Version Control System) IBM WAS Information Technology Insurance Products Management Project Management Project Proposals ServiceNow Software Architecture Software as a Service (SaaS) SQL (Programming Language) Stakeholder Management Systems Integration Workbench

Summary: The Guidewire Technical Architect role involves leading implementation, upgrade, and support projects with a focus on Guidewire's InsuranceSuite, including both on-premises and Cloud/SaaS versions. The position requires extensive client coordination and deep expertise in the Property and Casualty insurance industry, particularly in personal and commercial lines. Candidates must possess significant experience with Guidewire products and configurations, as well as strong communication and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead implementation, upgrade, and support projects for Guidewire InsuranceSuite.
  • Coordinate with clients and provide deep functional expertise in the insurance industry.
  • Utilize strong functional understanding of Guidewire products, including policy, claim, and billing life cycles.
  • Configure Guidewire xCenters and manage customization and integration using REST and SOAP APIs.
  • Conduct data analysis and write SQL queries for data insights.
  • Manage project aspects including defect triaging, estimation, and stakeholder management.
  • Lead teams and contribute to project proposals and RFPs.

Key Skills:

  • Proficient in English language.
  • Strong experience in Property and Casualty insurance domain.
  • Guidewire Certified Resource, preferably ACE across modules.
  • Hands-on experience with Guidewire xCenters configuration and customization.
  • Knowledge of batch processes, Guidewire Messaging framework, and OOTB plugins.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure concepts and deployment architecture.
  • Ability to write SQL queries for data analysis.
  • Experience with Git repository and ServiceNow is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and adaptability in client environments.
  • Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

• 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.
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