Guidewire Solutions Architecture Advisor (CAS)

COFOMO; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

COFOMO is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect with deep Guidewire expertise to design and govern complex application solutions. You will model architectures, define microservices, and guide teams through integration using Guidewire APIs and Gosu.

The role emphasizes strong communication, mentoring, and adherence to governance while delivering scalable, secure systems across cloud and on-premise environments. Fluency in French is required for primary work, with English for documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture or comparable role.
• 5+ years of Guidewire experience (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter).
• Experience designing and integrating complex applications in large-scale projects.
• Proficiency with Guidewire Suite APIs and Gosu language.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document functional capabilities and solution dependencies.
• Develop architectural orientations supporting chosen solutions.
• Produce architecture files with functional and non-functional requirements.
• Design solutions using microservices, web services and event-driven architectures.
• Mentor developers and act as a technical reference for the Guidewire suite.
• Ensure solutions comply with organizational norms and governance.

Skills

Guidewire expertise

Gosu language

Guidewire APIs

Microservices architecture

Web services

Event-driven architectures

Archimate notation

Architecture governance

Communication skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire ClaimCenter

Guidewire BillingCenter

Gosu language

Job description

With over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.## Our promiseHelp our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.## Job descriptionHere is a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities that will fall to you:* Identify and document the functional capabilities needed to meet business needs;* Determine the applications and services concerned by the solutions by assessing their dependencies as well as their impacts on cohabitation, performance and security;* Develop the technological orientations supporting the selected solutions;* Produce solution architecture files integrating functional and non-functional requirements;* Represent and popularize solutions using architectural diagrams and models;* Support the teams in the detailed design, integration and evolution of solutions;* Define strategies for transition, cohabitation, conversion and retirement of existing solutions;* Communicate effectively with business partners, functional analysts, managers, scrum masters and delivery managers;* Ensure that solutions comply with the organization's norms, standards and technological orientations;* Design solutions based on microservices, event-driven architectures, application programming interfaces, and continuous integration;* Evaluate design decisions taking into account their impacts on testability, observability, performance, coupling, and application security;* Establish and enforce development best practices applicable to Guidewire Cloud solutions;* Mentor developers and act as a technical reference for the Guidewire suite;* Support the resolution of complex architectural issues and recommend appropriate approaches.The profile sought is as follows:* Hold a bachelor's degree in computer science or a recognized equivalent;* Have at least eight (8) years of experience in solution architecture or a comparable position;* Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with the Guidewire suite;* Participate in large-scale projects requiring the design and integration of complex application solutions;* Proficiency in Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter;* Leverage Guidewire Suite Application Programming Interfaces;* Use the Gosu language as well as Guidewire product page configuration files;* Design solutions based on microservices, web services, and event-driven architectures;* Integrate applications through application programming interfaces in distributed environments;* Apply application solution deployment methods in on-premise, cloud or hybrid infrastructures;* Model solutions using ArchiMate notation and recognized architecture repositories;* Understand the mechanisms of technological governance and the principles of modern architecture;* Knowledge of Guidewire's Advanced Product Designer is an asset;* Hold one or more Guidewire certifications, a strong asset;* Effectively manage priorities, plan activities and evolve in a matrix environment;* Demonstrate excellent communication, outreach and influence skills;* Quickly escalate critical issues with the appropriate stakeholders;* This position requires working primarily in French, while requiring a functional command of English for day-to-day tasks. This English proficiency is essential to understand documentation and ensure professional communication with customers, suppliers, and colleagues across Canada