Guidewire Architect

GFT Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT Group seeks a skilled Guidewire Architect to join their Toronto team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, guiding architecture for major projects using Guidewire modules. This role offers a collaborative work environment with strong values and benefits, including six weeks of vacation and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Six week’s vacation program

35h or 40h per week with flexible schedule

Diversified social & sports activities

Generous insurance plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Guidewire Architect.
• Proficient in PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter.
• Experience in insurance, banking, or finance sectors.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and implement scalable Guidewire solutions.
• Lead architecture discussions related to Guidewire platforms.
• Provide architectural oversight and mentorship.

Skills

API integration

Web Services (SOAP/REST)

Gosu

Software design and architecture

Education

Guidewire certifications (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter)

Job description

Visa Sponsorship Available for Candidates Willing to Relocate to Canada

GFT Technologies is a global digital transformation company with over 12,000 solution-oriented technology professionals across 22 countries. As a digital transformation leader with a passion for innovation, we leverage next-generation technologies to raise our clients’ productivity with intelligent software solutions focused on Enterprise AI and Data, NextGen Finance and Platform Modernisation. Our strength is grounded in deep technological expertise, a strong ecosystem of partners, and profound industry knowledge across Banking, Insurance and Manufacturing and Automotive. In Canada, we have offices in Toronto, Quebec & Montreal. Be a part of our wonderful team and “Let’s Go Beyond !”

We are looking for a skilled Guidewire Architect to join our dynamic team in Canada. The ideal candidate has deep, hands-on experience across all three Guidewire centers – PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter – and can lead architectural decisions across large-scale transformation projects. Guidewire certifications are required, and the candidate must be willing to relocate to Canada.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define, design, and implement scalable and secure Guidewire-based solutions
• Lead architecture discussions across Guidewire platforms (PC, BC, CC) and related integrations
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, QA teams, and client stakeholders to align technology with business goals
• Establish best practices and reusable design patterns
• Drive solution reviews, code reviews, and performance optimization
• Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to technical teams
• Support pre-sales and RFP responses by designing high-level solution architectures

Required skills :

• 8+ years of experience as a Guidewire Architect;
• Proficient in various Guidewire modules (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter);
• Strong skills in API integration, Web Services (SOAP/REST), and middleware;
• Expertise in software design and architecture, including best practices in agile development;

• Deep understanding of Guidewire Data Model, Gosu, Integration mechanisms, Web Services, and Messaging;

• Advanced proficiency in English;
• Experience working on large-scale projects;
• Guidewire certifications (e.g., PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter);
• Experience in the insurance, banking, or finance sectors;

• Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform is an asset;

• Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to relocate to Canada.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Why Join the team?

Caring, Committed, Collaborative, Courageous, Creative are our core values, we are looking for people who know what they are doing and are motivated to bring a positive attitude to the GFT Group. This position offers a wonderful opportunity to truly engage and get involved in a dynamic and competent team.

Joining GFT means choosing a company on a human scale where happiness and pleasure are of how we work, but it is also :

• The opportunity to provide complex banking solutions with global experts and local specialist;
• Work with a leadership group that starts with trust first;
• Have a team that cares what you think and how you would approach the solution;
• Promotes remote work culture and only coming to office when it benefits everyone;
• Teamwork is at the heart of our values. We love to learn from challenges and celebrate success together!
• In addition to being part of our great team, you will have the start with these great work conditions:

• Six week’s vacation program for all
• 35h per week and flexible schedule / 40h per week and flexible schedule
• Diversified social & sports activities
• Generous individual or family insurance plan.

Diversity & Inclusion : #MakeyourMark

Diversity is the key to a successful company. At GFT we are committed to cultivating, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to work with you because of your skills and your talent regardless of your age, ethnicity, gender identity, or physical ability. We know that being a diverse, inclusive employer will help us live up to our social responsibility and make a difference.