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Senior Architect - Guidewire

Senior Architect - Guidewire

Global Technical TalentWorcester, MA, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Primary Job Title :

Senior Architect (Guidewire Policy Center)

Alternate / Related Job Titles :

Guidewire Senior Solution Architect

Enterprise Architect - Insurance Systems

Lead Software Architect (Guidewire)

Policy Center Technical Architect

Insurance IT Solutions Architect

Location : Worcester, MA

Onsite Flexibility : Hybrid

Contract Details :

  • Position Type : Contract-to-Hire
  • Contract Duration : Start 09 / 22 / 2025 - Duration not specified
  • Pay Rate : $100+ / hour (exact ceiling not specified)
  • Shift / Hours : Core business hours, Monday-Friday

Job Summary :

The Senior Architect (Guidewire Policy Center) will be responsible for strategic planning, solution architecture, and technology leadership for enterprise-level Guidewire Policy Center implementations. This role involves developing roadmaps, driving design reviews, managing technical risk, and mentoring solution architects while ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead strategic planning and road mapping for Guidewire Policy Center projects
  • Deliver project documentation including Technical Design and Architecture Review Board submissions
  • Manage business, application, information, and technology architecture tenants across projects
  • Develop reference architectures, compliance rules, and enterprise principles
  • Drive reuse of technologies and processes across multiple projects
  • Evaluate architecture components and manage technical risk and dependencies
  • Integrate new technologies into ongoing projects for scalability and efficiency
  • Ensure conformance to enterprise software portfolio guidelines
  • Mentor and guide Solution and Senior Solution Architects in career and skill growth

    • Key Measures of Success :

  • Delivery of clear technical designs and solution patterns
  • Creation of measurable roadmaps with defined milestones
  • Influence and adoption of enterprise architecture standards

    • Required Skills & Competencies :

  • Expert-level solution architecture skills
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation abilities
  • Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Knowledge of SOA, object-oriented design, and client / server systems
  • Understanding of financial implications of solution alternatives
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies

    • Core Competencies :

  • Conceptualization and innovation
  • Results-driven attitude with enterprise perspective
  • Consensus-building and facilitation
  • Leadership and foresight in short / long-term planning
  • Strong logic, communication, and influencing skills

    • Required Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, System Analysis, or related field (or equivalent)
  • 10+ years in the IT industry, with 5+ years as a Senior Solution Architect
  • Proven solution design and development expertise
  • Direct experience with Guidewire Insurance Suite Policy Center
  • Background in cloud migration, API integration, MFA, SSO, and performance tuning
  • Broad understanding of Property / Casualty insurance systems

    • Nice-to-Have Experience :

  • Professional certifications in architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SAFe, etc.)
  • Prior experience in large-scale, multi-system integrations
  • Advanced insurance product knowledge with impact across systems

    • Benefits :

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund

    • About the Client :

    U.S. property and casualty insurance company providing comprehensive coverage for businesses, homes, and automobiles. Distributed through independent agents and brokers, offering value and protection.

    About GTT :

    GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

    Job Number : 25-25583 #LI-GTT #LI-Hybrid

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