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Architect - Guidewire PolicyCenter

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Richmond, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
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This is a 12 month contract-to-hire and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. 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.

  • MUST BE HYBRID in Richmond, VA, Milwaukee, WI
  • MUST BE W2; No Corp-to-Corp**

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.

Qualifications / Must-Haves

8-10 years of experience in enterprise-level software architecture/design, with 5 years specifically on Guidewire (PolicyCenter; BillingCenter / ClaimCenter advantageous).

Strong hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) implementations or migrations not just exposure.

Deep knowledge of Guidewire configuration and customization: Gosu, PCF, Data Model, Typelists, Rule Engine, Advanced Product Designer (APD), Rating, Plugins/workflows, etc.

Expertise with integration technologies: REST/SOAP APIs, messaging frameworks, data integration, batch processing, etc.

Solid experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or similar), container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices.

Strong understanding of P&C insurance business domain (personal/commercial lines) terminology, processes, business flows.

Excellent communication skills; ability to interface technical and non-technical stakeholders, translate requirements across teams.

Leadership mindset: ability to mentor, review, guide teams, enforce governance.

Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Must keep up to date on all Guidewire certifications to maintain technical and domain expertise.

Required to learn and adopt new Guidewire skills, tools, and product capabilities as they evolve.

Required to travel up to 10% for project engagements, stakeholder meetings, and workshops.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills & Certifications

Certification in Guidewire (e.g., ACE or equivalent) for PolicyCenter / InsuranceSuite.

Experience in greenfield implementations as well as upgrades and migration from on-prem to cloud.

Familiarity with Guidewire Digital products (e.g., portals), and modern UI frameworks.

Experience with enterprise data warehousing, reporting, document management, reinsurance systems depending on company needs.

Prior experience working in a distributed (on-site/off-shore) team or managing remote teams.

Experience with Guidewire Integration Gateway for building and managing APIs and external system connectivity.

Hands-on experience with Guidewire Jutro framework for modern UI/UX design

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