Guidewire Policy Center Architect - W2 Role

Saransh Inc; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company based in Warren, NJ is looking for a Guidewire Policy Center Architect. In this hybrid role, you'll lead the architecture and implementation of the Guidewire PolicyCenter solution. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in software architecture, including at least 5 years focused on the Guidewire platform. The position offers a W2 contract with a preference for visa independent candidates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture with at least 5 years in Guidewire platform.
• Proven experience in Guidewire Cloud implementation and migration projects.
• Strong understanding of Guidewire data model and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall architecture and design of the Guidewire PolicyCenter solution.
• Ensure seamless integration with BillingCenter and ClaimCenter.
• Collaborate with the Finance team for reporting capabilities across systems.

Skills

Guidewire platform experience

Software architecture (10+ years)

Integration experience with enterprise systems

Understanding of APIs and web services

Guidewire Cloud implementation

Job description

Overview

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Role: Guidewire Policy Center Architect

Location: Warren, NJ (Hybrid - 3 days a week in office)

Job Type: W2 Contract

Description

• Lead the overall architecture, design, and implementation of the Guidewire PolicyCenter solution.
• Ensure seamless integration with BillingCenter and ClaimCenter (on-premise systems).
• Architect and oversee the Guidewire upgrade process, ensuring compatibility with existing integrations.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to enable and optimize reporting capabilities across systems.
• Design and maintain data flow architecture involving 4–5 systems, ensuring scalability and data integrity.
• Oversee the coexistence of Guidewire and IRIS systems for reporting purposes until IRIS decommissioning.
• Develop a transition plan to retire IRIS while maintaining uninterrupted reporting and data operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall architecture, design, and implementation of the Guidewire PolicyCenter solution.
• Ensure seamless integration with BillingCenter and ClaimCenter (on-premise systems).
• Architect and oversee the Guidewire upgrade process, ensuring compatibility with existing integrations.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to enable and optimize reporting capabilities across systems.
• Design and maintain data flow architecture involving 4–5 systems, ensuring scalability and data integrity.
• Oversee the coexistence of Guidewire and IRIS systems for reporting purposes until IRIS decommissioning.
• Develop a transition plan to retire IRIS while maintaining uninterrupted reporting and data operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture with at least 5 years in Guidewire platform (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
• Proven experience in Guidewire Cloud implementation and migration projects (hands-on experience, not just exposure).
• Strong understanding of Guidewire data model, configuration, integration, and customization.
• Experience integrating Guidewire with multiple enterprise systems (4–5 systems).
• Deep understanding of on-prem to cloud transition strategies for Guidewire.
• Experience in upgrading Guidewire ClaimCenter and integrating it with existing Policy and Billing systems.
• Knowledge of reporting frameworks and data extraction from Guidewire and related financial systems.
• Familiarity with IRIS system integration and reporting is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of APIs, web services, middleware, and data exchange mechanisms (SOAP/REST).

Nice To Have

• Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with data warehousing and reporting tools used by finance teams.
• Prior experience in insurance domain transformation projects involving legacy system retirement.

Note: Visa Independent candidates are preferred