Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Coding Standards, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Modeling, Guidewire, Insurance, Java, Leadership, Messaging Technology, Migration Strategy, People Management, Product Design, REST (Representational State Transfer), Requirements Management, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership
Job Description
GWPC Cloud Architect
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Strong expertise in:
- Guidewire PolicyCenter (GWPC)
- Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) implementations
- GW Configuration, Integration, JPD, APD
- Proven experience in Solution Architecture and hands-on development
- Strong knowledge of:
- Integration patterns (REST/SOAP APIs, messaging frameworks)
- Cloud-native architecture and deployment models
- Experience in insurance domain (P&C preferred)
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-visibility programs with minimal ramp-up
- Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end solution architecture for GW PolicyCenter on Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP)
- Drive design and implementation across:
- GWPC Configuration
- Integrations (APIs, messaging, external systems)
- JPD (Java Product Definition)
- APD (Advanced Product Designer)
- Provide hands-on development and technical leadership to delivery teams
- Define and enforce best practices, design standards, and coding guidelines
- Collaborate with business and product teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions
- Ensure performance, scalability, and security of GWCP implementations
- Support release planning, deployment, and CI/CD processes in cloud environments
- Provide guidance on data model, product model, and integration architecture
- Act as a technical SME for GWPC Cloud adoption and migration strategies