Senior Guidewire Architect

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK organization is seeking a Guidewire Architect to lead the transformation through the Guidewire platform, spearheading design and development efforts. This role requires a hands-on expert who will influence architectural decisions and guide a team of developers while pushing the boundaries of implementation. The flexibility of remote or office-based work ensures the ideal candidate can contribute significantly from anywhere in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and building Guidewire solutions.
• Experience in architecting, integrating, and designing complex Guidewire solutions.
• Knowledge of Guidewire’s Data Models and SaaS opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end solutions across the Guidewire platform.
• Coach and lead Guidewire Software Engineers, both in-house and third-party.
• Design fit-for-purpose, scalable, and seamless integrations.

Skills

Guidewire Policy Centre

Guidewire Billing Centre

Guidewire Claim Centre

Technical Engineering

Software Development

Job description

Location: Remote, or office based

This is a significant opportunity to help enable, shape, and deliver company-wide transformation. The successful candidate will join a newly forming Guidewire CoE team to help this UK-recognized organization leverage Guidewire to its full potential.

This role offers the ability to challenge the status quo, push boundaries, and play a major role during a significant period of change affecting the entire business.

This position can be based in the UK remotely or in the office.

Role:

Suitable for someone who can lead the design and development of end-to-end solutions across the Guidewire platform, including Policy Centre, Billing Center, and Claim Center. The role involves designing fit-for-purpose, scalable, and seamless integrations to ensure Guidewire aligns with business and technical objectives.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Architect, likely still involved in coding, with a thorough understanding of the Guidewire stack from top to bottom, and the ability to influence and collaborate closely with Guidewire and third-party providers.

The role also includes coaching and leading Guidewire Software Engineers, both in-house and third-party.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience designing and building Guidewire solutions, with a background in technical engineering or software development, covering Guidewire Policy Centre, Billing Centre, and Claim Centre.
• Experience in architecting, integrating, and designing complex Guidewire solutions.
• Knowledge of Guidewire’s Data Models and SaaS opportunities.

We are also recruiting Guidewire Solutions Developers and Engineers, so consider applying if you're exploring new opportunities.

This role is well suited for home-based or remote Guidewire technical specialists. It can be based anywhere in the UK, including London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, or Scotland.