Guidewire Policy Architect

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Year(s)

Skills

PolicyCenter
ClaimCenter
BillingCenter
REST APIs
Agile
BPaaS
Guidewire

Job Details

Job Title: Guidewire Policy Architect

Certification: Guidewire Certified (PolicyCenter mandatory)

Warren, NJ

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Guidewire Policy Architect with over 15 years of experience in enterprise insurance platforms, specifically Guidewire PolicyCenter. The ideal candidate will be a certified expert in Guidewire and possess deep architectural knowledge to lead full-suite implementations, upgrades, and cloud transitions. This role demands strategic thinking, hands-on technical leadership, and the ability to collaborate across business and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and design scalable solutions using Guidewire PolicyCenter, including integration with ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, and Producer Engage.
  • Lead end-to-end implementations and upgrades, including on-prem to cloud transitions and version upgrades to Guidewire 10+.
  • Define and enforce best practices for Guidewire configuration, customization, and integration.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and QA teams to ensure alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
  • Drive adoption of Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) and digital products including Jutro, APIs, and mobility solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership in data migration, reporting, and analytics.
  • Participate in Guidewire certification upgrades and ensure team compliance with latest standards.
  • Mentor junior architects and developers, and contribute to capability building within the Guidewire practice.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in enterprise software architecture, with at least 10 years in Guidewire implementations.
  • Guidewire Certified in PolicyCenter (additional certifications in ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, or DataHub are a plus).
  • Proven experience in full-suite Guidewire implementations and cloud adoption frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of Guidewire product models, rules engine, and integration frameworks.
  • Experience with REST APIs, JSON, Swagger, and PCF files.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and SAFe frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Guidewire Jutro framework and digital portals.
  • Exposure to BPaaS operations and customer service transformation.
  • Knowledge of functional and non-functional testing frameworks (e.g., MAGIX).
  • Advantage-level Guidewire partner experience is a plus.

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