Guidewire Technical Architect / SME

Make a difference HTC Global Services wants you. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global you'll collaborate with experts. You'll join successful teams contributing to our clients' success. You'll work side by side with our clients and have long-term opportunities to advance your career with the latest emerging technologies. At HTC Global Services our consultants have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Paid-Time-Off, Paid Holidays, 401K matching, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, and a variety of other perks. We are looking for an experienced Guidewire Technical Architect / SME with a strong background in PolicyCenter Cloud implementation and end-to-end Guidewire suite expertise. This is a key technical leadership role where you will design, build, and enhance solutions using Guidewire applications, ensuring they align with complex business needs in the Property & Casualty Insurance domain. You will be responsible for guiding the technical direction of projects, supporting development and production environments, and collaborating across teams to deliver robust and scalable systems. Key Responsibilities : Lead the design and development of Guidewire-based solutions with a strong focus on PolicyCenter Cloud. Configure and integrate PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter applications. Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and performance optimization for BillingCenter. Utilize tools like GitHub, TortoiseSVN, Jenkins, JIRA, and Azure DevOps for version control, deployment, and issue tracking. Develop and manage integration services using SOAP / REST APIs, XML, XSD, and plugins. Write and optimize SQL queries for data analysis and system efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality technical solutions. Apply Agile methodologies and manage release cycles effectively. Guide the estimation process, support planning efforts, and review technical documentation and test plans. Preferred Skills and Experience : Proven experience in PolicyCenter Cloud implementation is essential. In-depth knowledge of Guidewire OOTB features across PC, CC, and BC. Solid understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including CI / CD practices. Familiarity with the Insurance Application Architecture (IAA) model. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams. Prior experience with performance tuning and optimizing database interactions. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Desirable Traits : Well-versed in the Property and Casualty Insurance domain. Strong leadership, team mentoring, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to debug complex system issues and suggest long-term improvements. How to Apply : If you're passionate about driving technology transformation in the insurance domain and meet the above qualifications, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your experience with Guidewire Cloud implementations. Our success as a company is built on practicing inclusion and embracing diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Together we work to create and maintain an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected. At HTC Global Services, our differences are embraced and celebrated. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. HTC is proud to be recognized as a National Minority Supplier. #LI-AW1 #LI-Hybrid