Guidewire Architect - Director

Markel; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Markel is seeking a dynamic Guidewire Architect Director to lead architecture efforts on a major PolicyCenter implementation. The role involves guiding a team of architects and ensuring alignment with business goals while leveraging advanced Guidewire technology. This leadership position offers the opportunity to drive innovation and foster continuous improvement within the team while working in a remote-friendly environment.

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and corporate holidays

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of IT experience, with 6+ years specifically in Guidewire products.
• Current PolicyCenter certification preferred.
• Proven track record in leading development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of architects to deliver architectural solutions.
• Oversee architecture for major PolicyCenter implementation projects.
• Develop data migration strategies and manage their execution.

Skills

Integration Architecture

PolicyCenter Configuration Excellence

Data Migration & Performance

Data Architecture & Impact Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Guidewire Cloud

PolicyCenter

BillingCenter

ClaimCenter

Job description

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it.

The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Guidewire Architect Director to lead our team of architects and oversee the architecture for a major PolicyCenter implementation project. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter and have a proven track record of managing and mentoring a team of architects.

Job Location: Remote, USA

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Guidewire Architect Director to lead our team of architects and oversee the architecture for a major PolicyCenter implementation project. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Guidewire PolicyCenter and have a proven track record of managing and mentoring a team of architects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead , mentor, and manage a team of 3-5 architects, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful delivery of architectural solutions.

• Oversee the architecture for a major PolicyCenter implementation project, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. Oversee the architecture for continued improvements to existing BillingCenter and ClaimCenter implementation.

• Drive technical decision-making on configuration strategies, balancing out-of-the-box (OOTB) capabilities and pre-built accelerators with enterprise-level non-functional requirements (NFRs) and service architecture considerations.

• Develop data migration strategies and oversee their execution

• Create and maintain technical documentation for integrations and data flows

• Conduct architectural reviews of team members and Implementation Partners and provide recommendations for improvements and optimizations.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Guidewire technology, incorporating relevant innovations into the architectural strategy.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the architecture team.

Core Technical Requirements:

Integration Architecture:

• Expert knowledge of P olicyCenter integration patterns and APIs in Guidewire Cloud

• Experience designing and implementing integrations between PolicyCenter . Some examples :

• Portal & External APIs, ideally utilizing Jutro

• Agency management systems

• Document production and d ocument management systems

• Built by Guidewire integrations

• Third-party data providers

Proficiency in implementing messaging patterns (synchronous/asynchronous) and error handling strategies

PolicyCenter Configuration Excellence:

• Current PolicyCenter certification with proven ability to maximize OOTB functionality

• Experience in evaluating customization requests against OOTB capabilities

• Expertise in configuring PolicyCenter product models, rules, and workflows

• Track record of maintaining upgrade compatibility through disciplined configuration approaches

• Strong background in TypeList extensions and PCF modifications without core changes

Data Architecture & Impact Analysis:

• Deep understanding of PolicyCenter's data model and its relationships

• Experience in impact analysis for data model changes across the enterprise

• Expertise in designing and implementing custom fields and entities

• Ability to evaluate downstream effects of data changes

• Understanding of using CDA for data pipeline

Data Migration & Performance:

• Experience leading large-scale policy data migrations

• Proven track record in:

• Establishing migration KPIs and success metrics

• Setting and achieving performance NFRs

• Designing efficient data conversion strategies

• Managing renewal conversion processes

BillingCenter & ClaimCenter Integration Knowledge (Preferred):

• Understanding of PolicyCenter-BillingCenter integration patterns

• Experience with billing plan configuration and payment integration

• Knowledge of commission calculation and agency bill processes

• Familiarity with payment allocation and general ledger integration

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience: 8-12 years of IT experience.

• Guidewire certification is preferred.

• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Guidewire products, particularly Guidewire PolicyCenter.

• Proven experience leading development teams and implementing Guidewire products.

• Strong background in unit testing and adhering to best practices.

• Experience with Guidewire cloud implementations is a plus.

• Experience in both configuration and integration is advantageous.

• Experience providing solution architecture oversight with third-parties

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US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.

• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

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