Sr. Cloud and Guidewire Architect - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity

Job Description

Job Description

As the Senior Cloud and Guidewire Architect, you will be responsible for leveraging your deep expertise in both cloud technologies and core insurance platforms to lead the modernization and scaling of our Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance technology ecosystem. This role requires a unique blend of cloud architecture proficiency—across both AWS and Azure—and in-depth knowledge of Guidewire applications including PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter. A key focus will be accelerating our adoption of Guidewire Cloud and orchestrating complex migrations from on-premise systems to Guidewire SaaS solutions.

To succeed in this role, you must thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, excel at aligning architectural decisions with business goals, and be passionate about innovation, modernization, and building resilient, cloud-native insurance platforms.

Accountabilities:

Guidewire Architecture Leadership:

• Provide architectural oversight for Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter implementations, upgrades, and strategic migration initiatives to Guidewire Cloud SaaS.
• Design, optimize, and govern Guidewire Cloud deployments with an emphasis on scalability, resilience, cloud-native best practices, integration, and security.
• Lead efforts to transition legacy on-premise Guidewire environments to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption and maximized business value.
• Architect and support seamless integrations between Guidewire Cloud applications, digital platforms, third-party services, and AI-powered capabilities.

Cloud Architecture Excellence:

• Architect and design cloud-native, scalable, and secure solutions leveraging AWS and Azure platforms that support Guidewire Cloud and complementary digital ecosystems.
• Define cloud application patterns, microservices architectures, containerization strategies (Kubernetes, Docker), serverless functions, and hybrid cloud models aligned with Guidewire Cloud environments.
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption of cloud-native PaaS/SaaS services, API gateways, event-driven architectures, and DevOps practices that accelerate Guidewire Cloud capabilities.

Enterprise and Application Architecture:

• Develop and maintain end-to-end architecture blueprints that align business strategy with technical capabilities, with a sharp focus on Guidewire Cloud SaaS platforms and migration roadmaps.
• Define scalable and secure patterns for application integration, data governance, compliance, and multi-cloud orchestration in a P&C insurance context.
• Ensure architecture standards, principles, and best practices are adopted across Guidewire Cloud and legacy systems teams.

Technology Modernization and Innovation:

• Lead modernization initiatives, platform rationalization, and digital transformation efforts, with Guidewire Cloud migration as a core pillar.
• Guide teams in embedding AI/ML services, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation into core Guidewire Cloud platforms and digital solutions.

Collaboration and Advisory:

• Partner closely with engineering, business, and infrastructure leaders to deliver enterprise-grade cloud and Guidewire solutions.
• Mentor solution architects, developers, and engineers to uplift architectural capabilities focused on Guidewire Cloud expertise and cloud migration strategies.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of overall experience in IT architecture, with strong emphasis on insurance core systems and cloud platforms.
• 5+ years of hands-on Guidewire experience (on-premise v10+, Guidewire Cloud SaaS), including PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter implementations.
• 3+ years of proven experience with Guidewire Cloud platforms and SaaS deployments, including leading large-scale on-premise to Guidewire Cloud migration projects.
• Deep expertise across AWS and Azure cloud services (Compute, Storage, Networking, IAM, Security, Containers, Serverless, Integration) supporting Guidewire Cloud environments.
• Strong experience with cloud-native architectures including microservices, API management, event-driven design, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (Terraform, CloudFormation) in Guidewire Cloud contexts.
• Hands-on experience integrating Guidewire Cloud systems with digital applications, customer portals, and AI capabilities (e.g., intelligent document processing, predictive analytics).
• Strong knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) in cloud and insurance domains, particularly within Guidewire Cloud SaaS environments.
• Deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns, data architecture, workflow orchestration, and business process modeling tailored for Guidewire Cloud deployments.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to design pragmatic solutions to complex cloud migration and modernization challenges.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across technical and business stakeholders, especially related to cloud adoption and Guidewire transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Guidewire certifications (PolicyCenter Specialist, Cloud Certified Associate) highly preferred.
• AWS or Azure Architect certifications strongly advantageous, ideally with demonstrated expertise in Guidewire Cloud environments.

Compensation:

• $150,000 - $189,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility

Benefits:

We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
• Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
• Wellness incentives
• Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
• Educational assistance

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