Guidewire Technical Architect - London

Job description

Skill

• Guidewire Architecture, P&C domain expertise Location
• London, UK Compensation
• Competitive (including bonus) Role summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Guidewire Technical Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of Guidewire-based insurance transformation programs . The role is responsible for defining end-to-end solution architecture across Guidewire XCenters , ensuring scalability, performance, integration alignment, and adherence to best practices. The role requires client co-ordination and deep functional or insurance (P&C) industry expertise.

The ideal candidate combines deep Guidewire product knowledge, strong technical architecture skills, and P&C domain expertise ; with ptitude to work in Implementation, Transformation and AMS programs with a strong niche skill of Guidewire ( Policy, Billing & ClaimCenter and Guidewire InsuranceSuite) including on-prem and SaaS version.

Must have Skills Domain Expertise

Good experience in Property and Casualty insurance domain and LondonMarket Guidewire Skills:

• Strong functional understanding of Guidewire Insurance Product Suite (On-Prem and Cloud) Guidewire Certified Resource – preferably ACE across modules Experience with policy, claim, and billing life cycles and transactions in Guidewire Solution Architecture & Design
• Define end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter)
• Design scalable, modular, and high-performance solutions Create: Solution Architecture Documents (SAD) High-Level Design (HLD) & Low-Level Design (LLD) Integration and data architecture
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards

Guidewire XCenters Expertise

• Provide architecture guidance across: PolicyCenter – product model, rating, underwriting rules BillingCenter – billing plans, invoicing, payments, collections ClaimCenter – claims lifecycle, financials, recovery
• Ensure optimal use of Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) capabilities Minimize customization and promote configuration-driven design

Integration Architecture

• Design integrations with: External systems (CRM, ERP, payment gateways, document management) Data platforms, digital front ends, and third-party services Define: API-first architecture Messaging/event-driven integrations Batch vs real-time processing strategies
• Ensure secure, reliable, and scalable integration patterns

Data & Technology Architecture

• Define data models, data flows, and governance standards
• Guide data migration and conversion strategies
• Ensure performance tuning, caching, and scalability
• Oversee cloud/on-prem deployment architecture (AWS/Azure) Technical Leadership
• Provide technical oversight to development, configuration, and integration teams.

Conduct

• Design reviews Code reviews Architecture governance checkpoints
• Resolve complex technical issues and design challenges Configuration Expertise: Hands-on experience with Guidewire xCenters (version 10.x & cloud/SaaS) configuration including: Workflows Data Model Rules Entity Creation/Modification Benefit Management PCFs customization Validations Widgets and their attributes Integration Mechanisms Guidewire Data Model Customization & Integration: Sound knowledge of Guidewire xCenters (version 10.x & SaaS) customization and integration (Intra and Inter system integration) using REST and SOAP APIs Technical Skills: Experience with batch processes, Guidewire Messaging framework, and OOTB plugins
• Familiarity with Infra concepts and deployment architecture (WMB, WAS, and Apache)
• Strong knowledge on Software architecture and design in Guidewire Ecosystem Data Analysis: Ability to write SQL queries for data analysis.

GW Cloud/SaaS Offerings

Working Knowledge on GW Cloud/SaaS Offerings including GT Framework, Integration Gateway, Advance Product Designer (APD), Autopilot ,Underwriting Workbench and few others Project Management: Working experience in implementation, Modernization and AMS programs Experience with defect triaging, estimation, stakeholder management, and application enhancements. Ability to lead Team and manage client stakeholders Contribute to RFP/project proposals Good to Have AI & Automation Skills Personal Besides the professional qualifications of the candidates, we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile.

These include:

• High analytical skills
• A high degree of initiative and flexibility
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About Infosys Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 59 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, in 59 countries, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.