Guidewire Technical Architect - London

Skill – Guidewire Architecture, P&C domain expertiseLocation – London, UKCompensation – Competitive (including bonus)Role summaryWe 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 SkillsDomain Expertise:Good experience in Property and Casualty insurance domain and LondonMarketGuidewire Skills:Strong functional understanding of Guidewire Insurance Product Suite (On-Prem and Cloud)Guidewire Certified Resource – preferably ACE across modulesExperience with policy, claim, and billing life cycles and transactions in GuidewireSolution Architecture & DesignDefine end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter)Design scalable, modular, and high-performance solutionsCreate: Solution Architecture Documents (SAD)High-Level Design (HLD) & Low-Level Design (LLD)Integration and data architectureEnsure alignment with enterprise architecture standardsGuidewire XCenters ExpertiseProvide architecture guidance across: PolicyCenter – product model, rating, underwriting rulesBillingCenter – billing plans, invoicing, payments, collectionsClaimCenter – claims lifecycle, financials, recoveryEnsure optimal use of Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) capabilitiesMinimize customization and promote configuration-driven designIntegration ArchitectureDesign integrations with: External systems (CRM, ERP, payment gateways, document management)Data platforms, digital front ends, and third-party servicesDefine: API-first architectureMessaging/event-driven integrationsBatch vs real-time processing strategiesEnsure secure, reliable, and scalable integration patternsData & Technology ArchitectureDefine data models, data flows, and governance standardsGuide data migration and conversion strategiesEnsure performance tuning, caching, and scalabilityOversee cloud/on-prem deployment architecture (AWS/Azure)Technical LeadershipProvide technical oversight to development, configuration, and integration teams.Conduct:Design reviewsCode reviewsArchitecture governance checkpointsResolve complex technical issues and design challengesConfiguration Expertise: Hands-on experience with Guidewire xCenters (version 10.x & cloud/SaaS) configuration including:WorkflowsData ModelRulesEntity Creation/ModificationBenefit ManagementPCFs customizationValidationsWidgets and their attributesIntegration MechanismsGuidewire Data ModelCustomization & Integration:Sound knowledge of Guidewire xCenters (version 10.x & SaaS) customization and integration (Intra and Inter system integration) using REST and SOAP APIsTechnical Skills:Experience with batch processes, Guidewire Messaging framework, and OOTB pluginsFamiliarity with Infra concepts and deployment architecture (WMB, WAS, and Apache)Strong knowledge on Software architecture and design in Guidewire EcosystemData 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 othersProject 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 stakeholdersRFP/project proposalsGood to Have AI & Automation SkillsPersonalBesides 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 skillsAbout InfosysInfosys 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.