Guidewire ClaimCenter Architect

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an experienced IT architect to define and manage the architecture for Guidewire implementations. The role requires over 12 years of IT experience, including 8 years with Guidewire InsuranceSuite. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a Guidewire ACE Certification, with a focus on designing scalable and secure enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience with 8+ years in Guidewire InsuranceSuite.
• Proven track record in designing scalable and secure applications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations.
• Lead technical design sessions and guide development teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with business goals.

Skills

Guidewire InsuranceSuite

Gosu

Java

SOAP/REST APIs

Enterprise application design

Stakeholder management

Education

Guidewire ACE Certification

Job description

Overview

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 220,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2024 totaled $13.8 billion.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations.
• Lead technical design sessions and guide development teams on best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and integration teams to align architecture with business goals.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security of Guidewire applications.
• Provide technical leadership in Guidewire configuration, integration, and customization.
• Review and approve design documents, code, and deployment strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance the Guidewire ecosystem.
• Mentor developers and conduct architecture reviews and audits.
• Support DevOps and CI/CD pipeline integration for Guidewire deployments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in IT with 8+ years in Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
• Guidewire ACE Certified.
• Strong expertise in Gosu, Java, SOAP/REST APIs, and Guidewire Studio.
• Proven experience in designing scalable and secure enterprise applications.
• Deep understanding of Guidewire data model, rules engine, and workflow configuration.
• Experience with Guidewire DataHub, InfoCenter, and ClaimCenter integrations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware (ESB, MQ).