Position: Guidewire Policy Architect
Location: Warren, NJ, 07059 (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 15+ Years
Certification: Guidewire Certified (Policy Center mandatory)
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.
Thanks & Regards
Avanish Pandey
Quantum World Technologies Inc.