Senior Guidewire Development Lead | AI-Driven SDLC & Growth

Michael Page

Markham

On-site

CAD 140,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Professional growth

Flexible In Office Requirements

Job summary

MPI in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect/Lead for Guidewire-based insurance solutions. You will provide technical leadership, drive architecture, and oversee delivery while remaining hands-on when needed.

You'll mentor teams, govern SDLC standards, and guide AI adoption within development pipelines, aligning technical roadmaps with business objectives. This role offers strong growth in a dynamic insurance technology environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline.
8+ years of professional application development experience across enterprise systems.
Strong understanding of SDLC, development best practices, peer review processes and modern Agile methodologies.
Hands-on background in software development and testing with the ability to guide technical team.
Experience with Guidewire Insurance Suite and related development tools, frameworks and integrations.
Solid knowledge of P&C insurance domain, products, processes and system integrations.
Experience evaluating system and application architectures and making design recommendations.
Proven ability to hire, mentor and develop talent while building engaged and high-performing team.

Responsibilities

Establish governance and standards for application architecture, development and set reporting frequency to keep leadership updated.
Provide technical leadership, remove delivery obstacles, foster a collaborative and innovative culture.
Lead development team of employees and contractors delivering insurance solutions.
Apply Guidewire best practices and secure development standards across the SDLC.
Oversee solution design and code quality including architecture reviews and structured peer code reviews.
Remain hands-on when needed with coding, design discussions and troubleshooting.
Guide initiatives from concept to release ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
Support AI adoption within SDLC to enhance productivity and automation.
Collaborate with PMs, BAs, and Business stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and predictable delivery.
Ensure Agile commitments are met for scope, timelines and quality.
Proactively manage risks, issues and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
Monitor KPIs and delivery metrics and recommend improvements.
Define and evolve technical direction for application platforms and roadmaps.
Evaluate vendor and partner solutions for scalability and integration with Guidewire and enterprise systems.
Drive adoption of modern tools and automation to improve efficiency and quality.
Ensure software quality, reliability and scalability across all deliverables.
Support operational readiness including monitoring, performance validation and production alignment.
Champion operational excellence through continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and processes.
Partner with systems integrators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOWs).