Guidewire Solution Architect

isgSearch; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid: 3 days in office (GTA)

Job summary

isgSearch seeks an experienced Guidewire Architect to lead architecture, design, and implementation of Guidewire InsuranceSuite solutions focused on Commercial Lines. You will guide technical teams, engage with stakeholders, and drive scalable, cloud-ready architectures followingGuidewire best practices.

The role requires hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud, PolicyCenter, and integration patterns, plus strong leadership and communication skills to deliver high-quality solutions across the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in Guidewire Architecture.
• Strong expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud and Guidewire integrations.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and guide cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Guidewire InsuranceSuite for Commercial Lines.
• Define scalable, secure, cloud-ready architectures aligned with Guidewire best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to deliver end-to-end Guidewire solutions.
• Drive technical design, integration strategy, and architecture governance.
• Provide technical mentorship to delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and delivery timelines.
• Design and oversee Guidewire integrations with internal/external systems.
• Support planning, estimation, risk assessment, and technical decision-making.

Skills

Guidewire architecture

Guidewire Cloud

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

REST/SOAP

P&C domain

Cross-functional team

Tools

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire ClaimCenter

BillingCenter

Job description

Contract

Job title: Guidewire Architect

Duration: Long-term contract

Role status: Current opening

We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Guidewire InsuranceSuite solutions, with a strong focus on Commercial Lines Insurance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Guidewire architecture, Guidewire Cloud, and enterprise insurance solutions, along with the ability to lead technical teams and engage with business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Guidewire InsuranceSuite solutions for Commercial Lines.
• Define scalable, secure, and cloud-ready solution architectures aligned with Guidewire best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and development teams to deliver end-to-end Guidewire solutions.
• Drive technical design, integration strategy, architecture governance, and solution reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural principles, and project delivery timelines.
• Design and oversee Guidewire integrations with internal and external enterprise systems.
• Support solution planning, estimation, risk assessment, and technical decision-making.

Qualifications and pre-requisites:

• 10+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 5 years in Guidewire Architecture.
• Strong expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Experience with Guidewire ClaimCenter and BillingCenter is highly preferred.
• Proven experience implementing Commercial Lines Insurance solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud, Guidewire integrations, and architecture best practices.
• Strong understanding of Guidewire configuration and integration technologies, including REST and SOAP web services.
• Solid knowledge of the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance domain.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and guide cross-functional teams.
• Asset: Guidewire Cloud Certification.
• Asset: Experience with enterprise integration patterns and cloud-native architectures.
• Asset: Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Asset: Experience working in large-scale enterprise Guidewire implementations.

Additional information or perks:

• Hybrid: 3 days per week in office (GTA).

isgSearch does not use artificial intelligence throughout the hiring process.