Technical Architect

Price Waterhouse Cooper LLP; Kolkata District, Bengaluru, Delhi; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Waterhouse Cooper LLP seeks a Guidewire Technical Architect to lead end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter on PAN India deployments.

You will define technical roadmaps, design scalable and secure solutions, evaluate new Guidewire features, and mentor developers and integration specialists. 10+ years in Guidewire with Gosu/Java skills required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Guidewire implementations and upgrades in insurance
• Proficiency in Guidewire modules: ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, BillingCenter
• Experience with Guidewire Cloud platforms and Edge APIs
• Strong Gosu and Java programming skills
• Experience with Guidewire Configuration and Integration
• Web services and system integration tech: REST, SOAP, Data Modeling, Microservices
• DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations across PC, BC, and CC
• Define technical architecture, roadmaps, and design strategies for on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments
• Design scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions within Guidewire and integrated systems
• Develop architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and technology strategies aligned with business goals
• Evaluate adoption of new Guidewire features, cloud capabilities, AI/ML integrations, microservices
• Provide architectural leadership for large‑scale implementations, upgrades, and cloud migrations
• Act as trusted advisor to stakeholders, projects teams, and senior leadership
• Define and govern non‑functional requirements: performance, scalability, security, availability, DR
• Lead technical solutioning and translate business requirements into robust Guidewire solutions
• Mentor developers and conduct code reviews following standards and best practices
• Collaborate with BAs, PMs, QA, and developers to deliver high‑quality solutions
• Drive sprint planning, effort estimation, backlog prioritization, and resource utilization
• Develop and maintain technical documentation: designs, integration specs, deployment procedures, architecture docs

Skills

Guidewire ClaimCenter

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire BillingCenter

Gosu

Java

Cloud platforms

REST APIs

SOAP Web Services

Microservices

DevOps / CI-CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Position Title:
Guidewire Technical Architect (Guidewire Developer - Architect)

Location: - -PAN India

Job Description & Summary

A career in the Guidewire practice offers an opportunity to leverage and shape the future of the insurance industry. The Guidewire Technical Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing cutting-edge insurance solutions across Guidewire ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, and BillingCenter platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations across PolicyCenter (PC), BillingCenter (BC), and ClaimCenter (CC).
• Define technical architecture, solution roadmaps, and design strategies for Guidewire implementations, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions within Guidewire and integrated enterprise systems.
• Develop architectural blueprints, technical roadmaps, and technology strategies aligned with long-term business goals.
• Evaluate and recommend adoption of new Guidewire features, cloud capabilities, AI/ML integrations, microservices, and cloud-native technologies.
• Provide architectural leadership for large-scale Guidewire implementations, upgrades, and cloud migration programs.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to business stakeholders, project teams, and senior leadership.
• Define and govern non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, security, availability, and disaster recovery.
• Lead technical solutioning and translate business requirements into robust Guidewire solutions.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical guidance to developers, senior developers, and integration specialists.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, quality benchmarks, performance requirements, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, QA teams, and developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Drive sprint planning, effort estimation, backlog prioritization, and resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including solution designs, integration specifications, deployment procedures, and architecture documents.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Guidewire implementations and upgrades within the insurance domain.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Guidewire ClaimCenter
  • Guidewire PolicyCenter
  • Guidewire BillingCenter
• Extensive experience with Guidewire Cloud platforms and Edge APIs.
• Strong proficiency in Gosu and Java programming languages.
• Experience in Guidewire Configuration and Integration.
• Expertise in web services and system integration technologies, including:
  • REST APIs
  • SOAP Web Services
  • Data Modeling
  • Microservices Architecture
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.