Architect – InsuranceSuite

Guidewire Software

. Own the design and delivery of one Functional or Integration workstream on a customer program .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering functional workstreams on customer programs, with a strong focus on Guidewire InsuranceSuite products and proficiency in Gosu and Java. Capable of mentoring junior developers and effectively communicating with stakeholders while managing integration and configuration across the insurance lifecycle.

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Guidewire InsuranceSuite ExperienceProficiency In Gosu And JavaGit-Based Delivery And CI/CD ExperienceGuidewire ACE CertificationP&C Insurance Operations Knowledge

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Hard Skills

GosuJavaGuidewire InsuranceSuiteCloud APIIntegration GatewayAdvanced Product DesignerAI-Assisted Engineering ToolsAgile DeliveryBacklog ShapingConfiguration And Code Writing

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationRisk IdentificationStakeholder EngagementTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Guidewire Cloud PlatformTeamCityJenkinsGitJutro

Certifications & Qualifications

Guidewire ACE CertificationAWS Certification

Industry Keywords

Insurance LifecyclePolicyCenterClaimCenterBillingCenterP&C InsuranceAPRASelf-Managed-To-Cloud MigrationInsurance Market Knowledge

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGuidewireJavaJenkins

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and delivery of one Functional or Integration workstream on a customer program
Turn business requirements into designs for medium-complexity product gaps and enhancements
Estimate work accurately and explain trade-offs
Define, plan and deliver the workstream, including backlog shaping, quality reviews and commitments
Write production-quality configuration and code in Gosu and Java on Guidewire Cloud Platform
Lead code and design reviews against Guidewire Cloud standards
Identify risks and issues early and present facts, analysis and options to customers and project teams
Use AI-assisted engineering tools in design, configuration, integration and testing
Mentor junior consultants and customer or partner developers
Communicate with project managers, product owners and customer architects
Share reusable assets, knowledge articles and internal sessions with the practice
Configure PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter or BillingCenter across the insurance lifecycle for functional tracks
Use Advanced Product Designer and product-definition patterns to model and change products
Design and build integrations using Cloud API, Integration Gateway, App Events and messaging
Connect InsuranceSuite to customer systems and third parties
Own integration contracts, error handling and non-functional behaviour including performance, resilience and security
Progress toward Senior Architect through mentoring and project exposure

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years delivering core insurance or enterprise systems
At least 3 years hands-on with Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter or BillingCenter)
Delivery across most implementation phases, including Inception, build, stabilisation and go-live
Strong knowledge of one InsuranceSuite product and working understanding of at least one other
Proficiency in Gosu and Java
Git-based delivery and CI/CD experience, such as TeamCity or Jenkins
Experience leading a small team or workstream, including reviewing other people's work
Good understanding of P&C insurance operations: policy, claims and billing
Clear written and spoken English
Comfort working directly with customer stakeholders
Guidewire ACE certification in at least one InsuranceSuite product, or ability to obtain one within six months of joining
A degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
AWS or other cloud certification is a plus
Experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform or self-managed-to-cloud migration is nice to have
Experience with Jutro, Guidewire Data Platform, or the wider Guidewire portfolio is nice to have
Practical experience using AI coding assistants or agents is nice to have
Agile delivery experience, including Scrum Master or delivery-lead experience, is nice to have
Knowledge of the ANZ insurance market and regulatory context such as APRA is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Defined path from Architect to Senior Architect and beyond
Mentoring from experienced Lead Architects
Early access to how Guidewire is using AI to change InsuranceSuite delivery
Inclusive workplace and individualized disability-related accommodations and support during the hiring process