Guidewire Solution Architect
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**Job Title: Guidewire Solution Architect**
**Location: Markham, ON**
**Model: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite (Mon/ Tues/ Wed))**
**Job Type: Full time**
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, **What you'll do**
* **Solutions and Assurance:**
o Design and deliver solutions for Guidewire Insurance Suite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, Contact Manager) that meet standards for availability, security,
resilience, and performance.
o Develop Guidewire design and migration strategies, including legacy policy conversion, with clear cost, benefit, and risk analysis to support investment decisions.
o Ensure end\-to\-end solution integrity across platforms, including transition states, while balancing short\-term and long\-term goals with stakeholders.
o Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non\-technical audiences and document solution debt for future resolution.
o Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and participate in post\-implementation reviews to continuously improve solution design.
* **Technical Leadership:**
o Stay current with Guidewire platform and integration advancements; evaluate and recommend adoption of new features, including Guidewire Cloud Platform.
o Define and enforce architecture best practices and standards; conduct reviews to ensure compliance and quality.
o Produce and peer\-review design artifacts supporting service, security, and engineering needs.
o Mentor and coach team members, fostering knowledge sharing and technical growth.
* **Design Community membership:**
o Contribute to Solution Architecture community by leading or supporting initiatives that enhance design practices.
o Continuously develop technical skills to help leverage emerging technology trends.
* **Problem Solving \& Change Leadership**
o Drive project\-based problem solving, applying technical expertise to resolve issues and recommend design solutions aligned with policy and process.
o Adapt to change proactively, proposing improvements and influencing design decisions to meet evolving business needs.
* **Collaboration \& External Engagement**
o Build strong relationships with internal teams including project managers, platform specialists, and architects.
o Maintain liaison with suppliers and technology partners to stay current on emerging trends and ensure specialist knowledge remains up to date.
**What you'll bring**
* **Commercial Insurance Expertise**
o Extensive experience in underwriting, policy lifecycle, rating, endorsements, renewals, audits, and claims.
o Strong understanding of commercial product structures (multi\-location, multi\-line, schedules, packages, additional interests, risk\-specific coverages).
o Deep knowledge of submission intake modernization, including ingestion of unstructured documents, automated data extraction, classification, and routing to underwriters.
* **Guidewire \& Integration**
o Skilled in Guidewire PolicyCenter, Workbench, and ecosystem integrations (CRM, broker systems, document repositories, pricing engines, appetite/eligibility APIs).
o Hands\-on experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform and migration strategies.
o Experience in using APD and Integration Framework in solving business problems
o Experience in architecting integration solution involving Guidewire to the ecosystem’s applications including document, finance, payments exposure.
o Experience in integration architecture design and implementation.
* **Digital \& Cloud Technologies**
o Knowledge of digital technologies, cloud computing, and modern development practices.
o Certified in public cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
* **Project \& Technical Leadership**
o Strong grasp of end\-to\-end project lifecycle methodologies (Agile).
o Broad technical expertise with the ability to apply solutions across diverse customer and business scenarios.
o Technology\-driven mindset, focused on leveraging innovation to deliver customer value.
o Financial acumen for business case development and design decisions.
o Ability to balance strategic direction with short\-term goals.
* **Soft Skills \& Leadership**
o Excellent communication and technical guidance skills.
o Strong stakeholder management and relationship\-building capabilities.
o Leadership qualities with personal impact and influence.
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