Guidewire Architect - Director

Markel Service Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Markel Service Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Guidewire Architect Director for a remote position to lead a team of architects. The role involves overseeing architectural solutions for PolicyCenter implementation, requiring extensive knowledge of Guidewire products, team mentorship, and technical decision-making. The company offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO, holidays, parental leave

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of IT experience, with 6+ years specifically with Guidewire products.
• Guidewire certification is preferred.
• Proven experience leading development teams and implementing Guidewire products.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3-5 architects.
• Oversee the architecture for PolicyCenter implementation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Expert knowledge of PolicyCenter integration patterns

Proficiency in implementing messaging patterns

Strong background in TypeList extensions

Deep understanding of PolicyCenter's data model

Education

8-12 years of IT experience

Guidewire certification

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

Responsibilities:

1. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3-5 architects, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful delivery of architectural solutions.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Develop data migration strategies and oversee their execution.
5. Create and maintain technical documentation for integrations and data flows.
6. Conduct architectural reviews of team members and Implementation Partners and provide recommendations for improvements and optimizations.
7. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Guidewire technology, incorporating relevant innovations into the architectural strategy.
8. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the architecture team.

Core Technical Requirements:

1. Expert knowledge of PolicyCenter integration patterns and APIs in Guidewire Cloud.
2. Experience designing and implementing integrations between PolicyCenter, including Portal & External APIs, ideally utilizing Jutro.
3. Experience with agency management systems, document production, and document management systems, including built-in Guidewire integrations and third-party data providers.
4. Proficiency in implementing messaging patterns (synchronous/asynchronous) and error handling strategies.

PolicyCenter Configuration Excellence:

1. Current PolicyCenter certification with proven ability to maximize OOTB functionality.
2. Experience evaluating customization requests against OOTB capabilities.
3. Expertise in configuring PolicyCenter product models, rules, and workflows.
4. Track record of maintaining upgrade compatibility through disciplined configuration approaches.
5. Strong background in TypeList extensions and PCF modifications without core changes.

Data Architecture & Impact Analysis:

1. Deep understanding of PolicyCenter's data model and its relationships.
2. Experience in impact analysis for data model changes across the enterprise.
3. Expertise in designing and implementing custom fields and entities.
4. Ability to evaluate downstream effects of data changes.
5. Understanding of using CDA for data pipelines.

Data Migration & Performance:

1. Proven track record in establishing migration KPIs and success metrics.
2. Setting and achieving performance NFRs.
3. Understanding of PolicyCenter-BillingCenter integration patterns, billing plan configuration, and payment integration.
4. Knowledge of commission calculation, agency bill processes, payment allocation, and general ledger integration.

Education and Experience:

1. 8-12 years of IT experience, with 6+ years specifically with Guidewire products, particularly PolicyCenter.
2. Guidewire certification is preferred.
3. Proven experience leading development teams and implementing Guidewire products.
4. Strong background in unit testing and best practices.
5. Experience with Guidewire cloud implementations is a plus.
6. Experience in both configuration and integration is advantageous.
7. Experience providing solution architecture oversight with third parties.

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) is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, involved in insurance, reinsurance, advisory, and investment operations worldwide.

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:

We support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work, offering competitive benefits, health, dental, vision plans, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, holidays, parental leave, and more.

Are you ready to play your part?

Apply now by filling out our short application to tell us more about you.