Guidewire Architect

Zensar Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar Technologies is seeking a Guidewire Technical Architect to lead end-to-end architectural design for our Guidewire deployments across multiple locations in India. The role requires deep InsuranceSuite expertise, ACE certification, and hands-on cloud-native experience.

You will mentor developers and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. Ideal candidates bring 15+ years with Guidewire, strong Gosu/Java skills, and a proven ability to manage complex product model

Qualifications

• Deep architectural knowledge of InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter) and 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical architecture for Guidewire deployments and cloud-native configurations.
• Guide and review code, mentor senior and junior developers, and enforce architectural standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project goals and expectations.
• Stay updated on Guidewire release cycles and assess business value of new features.
• Ensure cross-module synchronization and minimal runtime disruption during changes.

Skills

Guidewire

Gosu

Java

Cloud-native

Architecture

Stakeholder mgmt

Code reviews

Scrum

ACE Certification

Tools

Jutro

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.