Technology Architecture Associate Manager

Accenture; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture seeks a Guidewire Cloud Architect to lead the architecture and implementation of Guidewire Cloud Platform solutions for insurance. You will design scalable solutions, drive cloud transformations, and collaborate with stakeholders including insurance carriers and C-level executives, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions, particularly with Guidewire.
• Strong understanding of API-led integration and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect Guidewire Cloud Platform solutions for insurance.
• Lead integration between Guidewire and external platforms including CRM and AI models.
• Engage with business stakeholders to align technology with goals.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

AWS

Azure

Integration Strategies

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Guidewire Certification

Job description

Technology Architecture Associate Manager | Mid-Level | Full time

Location:London
Career Level: Associate Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Guidewire Cloud Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) solutions for insurance and reinsurance carriers. As part of a System Integration (SI) partner team, you will play a critical role in modernizing core insurance systems, enabling seamless integration, and driving cloud transformation initiatives.

You will collaborate with insurance carriers, technical teams, and cloud providers to design scalable, high-performance, and secure Guidewire solutions tailored for insurance operations, underwriting, claims, billing, and reinsurance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) solutions for insurance and reinsurance carriers.
• Develop cloud-native architectures leveraging AWS and Azure to support core insurance applications.
• Develop and implement the solutions for Guidewire on-prem to cloud.
• Define and implement API-led, event-driven, and microservices-based integration strategies for PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, Reinsurance Management.
• Establish best practices for Guidewire DataHub, InfoCenter, and AI-driven analytics solutions.
• Drive legacy system modernization and define data migration strategies from on-premises systems to Guidewire Cloud.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and industry standards for insurance and reinsurance businesses.
• Solution and Develop Guidewire Cloud based API’s.

System Integration & Implementation:

• Lead end-to-end integration between Guidewire applications and external platforms like CRM, Payments, AI models, Data Lakes, Catastrophe Risk Modelling Systems (RMS, AIR).
• Define cloud adoption roadmaps, hybrid cloud strategies, and multi-cloud deployments.
• Guide implementation teams on Guidewire configurations, extensions, and customization for all lines of Business and reinsurance workflows.
• Oversee performance optimization, scalability, and resilience of Guidewire applications in a cloud environment.
• Work closely with underwriters, actuaries, and claims teams to align technical architecture with business goals.

Stakeholder Management & Advisory:

• Act as a technical advisor to insurance carriers and SI teams, ensuring successful cloud transformation.
• Engage with C-level executives, product owners, and business stakeholders to align technology with insurance operations.
• Conduct technical workshops, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and innovation initiatives for Guidewire-based solutions.
• Provide ongoing governance, risk assessment, and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

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