About the role

Guidewire InsuranceNow Technical Architect

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Guidewire InsuranceNow Technical Architect with deep expertise in InsuranceNow architecture, design, and implementation, along with strong domain knowledge in the Homeowners line of business. The ideal candidate will lead solution architecture across product configuration, integrations, workflows, forms, and enterprise alignment for InsuranceNow-based transformations or enhancements. This role requires direct collaboration with client business and technology leadership through onsite workshops and technical governance meetings. The architect will serve as the primary technical authority guiding development and QA teams on architecture standards, coding and configuration practices, integration patterns, and non-functional requirements, while partnering closely with client stakeholders, product owners, and delivery leadership to shape solution roadmaps and ensure scalable, resilient, and maintainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Define end-to-end technical architecture for Guidewire InsuranceNow solutions supporting the Homeowners LOB
Lead architecture and design for policy administration capabilities including product configuration, workflows, forms, data structures, integrations, and servicing processes
Translate business and underwriting requirements into scalable InsuranceNow-aligned solution designs
Provide technical leadership across configuration, customization, integration, performance, environment strategy, and release readiness
Design and review integrations between InsuranceNow and external/internal systems including rating, payments, documents, data providers, and enterprise platforms
Guide development and QA teams on architecture standards, coding/configuration practices, integration patterns, and non-functional requirements
Conduct design reviews, troubleshoot complex production issues, and recommend solution improvements for scalability, resilience, and maintainability
Partner with client stakeholders, business teams, product owners, and delivery leadership in onsite workshops and technical governance meetings

Required Skills:

Strong experience as a Guidewire InsuranceNow Architect / Technical Lead / Senior Solution Designer
Deep hands-on knowledge of Guidewire InsuranceNow architecture, configuration constructs, rules, workflows, portal/UI considerations, forms, and integration patterns
Strong experience in P&C; insurance with specific exposure to the Homeowners line of business
Expertise in insurance product design, servicing lifecycle, policy administration integrations, and enterprise solution alignment
Strong understanding of REST APIs, web services, JSON/XML, and enterprise integration design
Ability to work closely with business and technical teams to shape solution roadmaps and delivery plans
Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
Prior experience in onsite stakeholder management

Preferred (Bonus) Skills:

Experience designing solutions for regional/property insurance carriers
Exposure to cloud-native or hybrid deployment models
Knowledge of observability practices
Experience with DevOps and release governance
Familiarity with regulatory, forms, document, and rating ecosystem considerations relevant to Homeowners insurance