Guidewire Architect

Zensar; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar is seeking a Guidewire Technical Architect with 15+ years of experience to lead architecture for cloud-native Guidewire implementations across multiple locations in India.

The role requires ACE Certification and deep knowledge of PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter and BillingCenter, with strong Java/Gosu skills and leadership abilities to guide a technical team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience with Guidewire software.
• ACE Certification mandatory; other insurance certifications are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter and cross-module interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain end-to-end Guidewire architecture for cloud-native deployments.
• Guide and review code; mentor senior/junior developers.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholder liaison to align project goals.
• Stay current with Guidewire Ski-release cycles and evaluate business value.
• Manage complex product model changes with minimal runtime disruption.

Skills

Guidewire expertise

Gosu

Java

Architectural design

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Guidewire ACE Certification

Tools

Cloud APIs

Integration Gateway

Jutro

Job description

Job Description:

Position: Guidewire Technical Architect

Experience: 14+yrs

Work Location: Bangalore/Pune/Hyderabad/Kolkata/Chennai

Deep architectural knowledge of InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter) and a strong understanding of their cross-functional interactions.

Extensive knowledge of the Property & Casualty insurance lifecycle, including underwriting rules, claims adjudication, and financial reporting.

Stay ahead of Guidewire Ski-release cycles to evaluate new features and determine their business value.

Gosu & Java: Advanced proficiency in Gosu and a solid foundation in Java.

Hands-on experience with cloud-native implementations, including Cloud APIs, Integration Gateway, and Jutro for digital front-ends.

Ability to manage complex product model changes and publish them without disrupting the runtime environment.

Knowledge of Guidewire App Events, Messaging plugins, Event Fired Rules, and asynchronous processing.

Design and maintain the end-to-end technical architecture for Guidewire implementations, specializing in cloud-native configurations and cross-module synchronization.

Ability to translate complex technical debt and architectural trade-offs to Finance and Business executives.

Conducting code reviews and guiding senior/junior developers.

Driving architectural standards within Scrum methodologies.

Liaison with Stakeholders serving as a bridge between the development team and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals and expectations.

Candidates should have a minimum of 15 years of experience working with Guidewire Software

Guidewire ACE Certification is a must, Other Insurance Domain Certifications good to have.

At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: \"Together, we shape experiences for better futures\". Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.