Guidewire Principal Architect

Protecons Solutions Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Protecons Solutions Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Guidewire Principal Architect to lead end-to-end solution architecture for complex Guidewire implementations in a full-time, on-site role.

You will define architectural blueprints, guide technical design decisions, and establish best practices for configuration, customization, and integration, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Architecture and Architectural Design for large-scale enterprise systems, preferably within the insurance domain.
• Hands-on experience in Software Development, including Guidewire configuration/customization and related technologies (e.g., Java, Gosu, APIs).
• Proficiency in Integration design and implementation, including web services, REST APIs, middleware, and third-party system connectivity.
• Extensive experience with Guidewire applications (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) and associated tools or accelerators.
• Strong understanding of insurance business processes, data models, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams; ability to establish and enforce coding and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for complex Guidewire implementations.
• Define and validate architectural blueprints aligned with business objectives.
• Guide technical design decisions and establish best practices for Guidewire configuration, customization, integration, and performance.
• Mentor development teams and conduct architecture/design governance reviews.
• Translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and oversee delivery.
• Support pre-sales or client workshops as needed.

Skills

Guidewire

Java

Gosu

APIs

Architecture

Integration design

Insurance domain

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

PolicyCenter

BillingCenter

ClaimCenter

Job description

Company Description Protecons Solutions Private Limited is a specialized Guidewire consulting and technology services company focused on accelerating digital transformation for insurers worldwide. The organization is powered by a highly skilled team with deep expertise in the Guidewire ecosystem and a strong track record of successful implementations across global markets. Protecons partners with insurance clients to drive innovation, optimize operations, and deliver measurable business outcomes through services such as consulting, staff augmentation, implementation, integration, upgrades, cloud transformation, and application support. Its exclusive dedication to Guidewire enables the delivery of best practices, scalable solutions, and industry-leading talent that help insurers stay competitive in an evolving digital landscape. The company is committed to transforming insurance, enabling innovation, and consistently delivering excellence for Guidewire clients globally.

Role Description The Guidewire Principal Architect will lead end-to-end solution architecture for complex Guidewire implementations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise standards in a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru. This role involves defining and validating architectural blueprints, guiding technical design decisions, and establishing best practices for Guidewire configuration, customization, integration, and performance. The Principal Architect will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project managers, developers, and integration teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and oversee their delivery. Daily responsibilities include reviewing technical designs and code, resolving architectural and integration issues, mentoring development teams, and conducting architecture and design governance reviews. The role also includes evaluating new Guidewire features and related technologies, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting pre-sales or client workshops as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Architecture and Architectural Design for large-scale, mission-critical enterprise systems, preferably within the insurance domain.


• Hands-on experience in Software Development, including Guidewire configuration/customization and related technologies (e.g., Java, Gosu, APIs).


• Proficiency in Integration design and implementation, including web services, REST APIs, middleware, and third-party system connectivity.


• Extensive experience with Guidewire applications (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) and associated tools or accelerators.


• Strong understanding of insurance business processes, data models, and digital transformation initiatives.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams; ability to establish and enforce coding and design standards.