GW Architect

GW Architect

Base location: Plainsboro, NJ

Duration: 1+ Year

Type: Remote

Core Technical Expertise:

• Deep architectural knowledge of InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter) and a strong understanding of their cross-functional interactions.
• Extensive knowledge of the Property & Casualty insurance lifecycle, including underwriting rules, claims adjudication, and financial reporting.
• Stay ahead of Guidewire Ski-release cycles to evaluate new features (e.g., Jutro digital frameworks or Advanced Analytics) and determine their business value.
• Gosu & Java: Advanced proficiency in Gosu and a solid foundation in Java.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native implementations, including Cloud APIs, Integration Gateway, and Jutro for digital front-ends.
• Ability to manage complex product model changes and publish them without disrupting the runtime environment.
• Knowledge of Guidewire App Events, Messaging plugins, Event Fired Rules, and asynchronous processing.

Certifications:

• Guidewire Certification - Ace(preferred), Associate(mandatory)

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Design and maintain the end-to-end technical architecture for Guidewire implementations, specializing in cloud-native configurations and cross-module synchronization.
• Ability to translate complex technical debt and architectural trade-offs to Finance and Business executives.
• Conducting code reviews and guiding senior/junior developers.
• Driving architectural standards within Scrum methodologies.