Guidewire Architect - Director

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Job Location: Remote, USA

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Guidewire Architect Director to lead our team of architects and oversee the architecture for a major PolicyCenter implementation project. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter and have a proven track record of managing and mentoring a team of architects.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3-5 architects, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful delivery of architectural solutions. 

• Oversee the architecture for a major PolicyCenter implementation project, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. Oversee the architecture for continued improvements to existing BillingCenter and ClaimCenter implementation. 

• Drive technical decision-making on configuration strategies, balancing out-of-the-box (OOTB) capabilities and pre-built accelerators with enterprise-level non-functional requirements (NFRs) and service architecture considerations. 

• Develop data migration strategies and oversee their execution 

• Create and maintain technical documentation for integrations and data flows 

• Conduct architectural reviews of team members and Implementation Partners and provide recommendations for improvements and optimizations. 

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Guidewire technology, incorporating relevant innovations into the architectural strategy. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the architecture team. 

Core Technical Requirements: 

Integration Architecture: 

• Expert knowledge of PolicyCenter integration patterns and APIs in Guidewire Cloud 

• Experience designing and implementing integrations between PolicyCenter. Some examples: 

• Portal & External APIs, ideally utilizing Jutro 

• Agency management systems 

• Document production and document management systems 

• Built by Guidewire integrations 

• Third-party data providers 

Proficiency in implementing messaging patterns (synchronous/asynchronous) and error handling strategies 

PolicyCenter Configuration Excellence: 

• Current PolicyCenter certification with proven ability to maximize OOTB functionality 

• Experience in evaluating customization requests against OOTB capabilities 

• Expertise