Guidewire Solution Architect

AristonTek Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Architect to lead the Guidewire projects in Edison, New Jersey. The role involves managing architecture teams and creating solution designs specific to the client's environment. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in architecture, proven expertise in Guidewire implementations, and strong leadership abilities to influence stakeholders at the executive level. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in an architect capacity.
• 6 years of relevant consulting or industry experience.
• A minimum of 4 full life cycle implementations.
• Experience in Guidewire projects for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and technology stream in Guidewire projects.
• Manage architecture teams from various partners.
• Create solution design for Guidewire implementation and integration.
• Influence CxO level stakeholders.

Skills

Architecture and solution design

P&C Insurance knowledge

Agile methodology

Leadership and facilitation

Job description

Overview

This position will lead the architecture and technology stream in Guidewire projects, managing architecture teams drawn from TCS, the client and other third-party delivery partners and product vendors. A driven and highly analytical person who has worked in a multi-cultural, multi-vendor and multi-geography environment. Create solution design for implementation and integration of Guidewire solution specific to customer’s environment.

Business Environment

P&C Insurance

Expectations for this position

• Ideate and design end-to-end solution for Guidewire implementaiton
• Possess strong leadership abilities to influence CxO level stakeholders
• Be detail oriented
• Must have experience executing projects in a distributed agile environment
• Experience in architecting solutions for large transformational programs (typically 18 to 36 months duration)
• Have the ability to motivate and gain the respect of a high performing team
• Must have handled end-to-end architectural responsibilities from solution design, data migration planning, capacity planning, application security, process orchestration, application and data integration etc.
• Experience working in multiple technologies and platforms
• Proven ability to work with changing priorities
• Adapt to change
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Lead from the front
• Proactive and "get-the-job" done attitude
• Treat people the way you like to be treated
• Willing to travel – domestic (Monday to Thursday) and International (occasionally)

Key Competencies required

• Architecture and solution design
• P&C Insurance knowledge
• Agile methodology
• Good skills and knowledge of leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Working in a global delivery model (onshore/offshore)
• Demonstrated CxO engagement and influencing
• Architecting mission critical and high performing systems
• Recruitment
• Legacy modernization experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in an architect capacity
• 6 years of relevant consulting or industry experience
• A minimum of 4 full life cycle implementations
• A minimum of 2 years experience participating in large-scale, full-life cycle Service Oriented Architecture implementations.
• Experience in integration and data migration solution designs
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Guidewire projects

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.