What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidewire - Architect position at Albano Systems, Inc.?
Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.
We are seeking a seasoned, highly skilled Architect with deep expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter (and preferably the broader Guidewire InsuranceSuite — PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) to lead the design, architecture, and cloud-based implementation of our insurance platform. The candidate will drive cloud migrations or greenfield cloud deployments, define integration strategies, ensure best practices, and provide technical leadership and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead end-to-end architecture and design of Guidewire implementations (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter / ClaimCenter) on cloud infrastructure.
•Design scalable, secure, high-performance cloud-native solutions (leveraging GW Cloud Platform, containerization, microservices, etc.).
•Define integration strategies between Guidewire and external/internal systems (e.g., payment gateways, CRM, document management, data warehouses, third-party data providers).
•Oversee Guidewire configuration, customization, data modeling, workflows, rating, product definitions, rules, etc.
•Drive cloud-migration or greenfield implementation initiatives, including upgrade planning, versioning, coexistence with legacy systems if needed.
•Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, enterprise architects — translate business requirements into technical solutions.
•Provide technical leadership, mentor developers/integration teams, conduct code/design reviews, ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
•Establish and manage DevOps/CI-CD pipelines, cloud deployment automation, infrastructure as code, monitoring, performance optimization.
•Participate in capacity planning, security governance, compliance, performance tuning, and risk management.
•Closely oversee data conversion processes during Guidewire implementations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and seamless migration from legacy systems.
•Design and govern portal solutions leveraging the Jutro digital platform, ensuring alignment with Guidewire Digital standards and customer experience goals.