Guidewire Architects

Job Title: Guidewire Architect

Location: Toronto (Hybrid)

Work Model: 1-2 Days/Month On-Site

Must Haves

• 6+ years of Guidewire platform experience (mandatory)
• Deep architectural knowledge of ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, and/or BillingCenter
• Hands-on experience with Guidewire integration patterns (SOA, APIs, webhooks)
• Experience with Guidewire cloud deployment models (SaaS, on-premise, hybrid)
• Knowledge of Guidewire security, licensing, and compliance considerations
• Proven experience in enterprise solution architecture
• Cloud platform expertise (AWS or Azure) for insurance workloads
• Microservices and API architecture design patterns
• Data architecture and integration design (ETL, event-driven)
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• 6+ years in insurance industry (P&C, Life, Health)
• Understanding of insurance business processes (underwriting, claims, billing, policy administration)
• Knowledge of insurance regulations and compliance (SII, PIPEDA, SOX)
• Availability to work 1-2 days/month on-site (Canada)

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

Role Overview

• ValueMomentum is seeking 5 experienced Guidewire Architects to design, implement, and optimize insurance platform solutions across multiple business domains
• This is a high-visibility engagement requiring deep Guidewire expertise, cloud architecture knowledge, and proven ability to lead complex digital transformation initiatives
• The role involves working on mission-critical systems in a fast-paced, competitive environment
• Candidates will report to senior technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and business stakeholders

Architecture & Design

• Establish technical standards, patterns, and best practices across projects
• Conduct architecture reviews and technical feasibility assessments

Technical Leadership

• Lead technical design discussions with clients and internal teams
• Mentor development teams on Guidewire platform capabilities and limitations
• Provide architecture guidance for complex technical challenges
• Drive technology decisions and platform optimization initiatives

Implementation Support

• Oversee technical implementation against designed architecture
• Validate platform customizations and integrations
• Support performance tuning and optimization efforts
• Ensure compliance with security and governance requirements

Client Engagement

• Present technical recommendations to executive stakeholders
• Participate in hybrid on-site visits (1-2 days/month) for client alignment
• Provide thought leadership on insurance technology trends

Experience & Skill Set Requirements

Insurance Domain Knowledge

• Experience with insurance technology transformations

Professional Skills

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proven leadership in complex, multi-team environments
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to balance business needs vs. technical constraints
• Canadian work eligibility (preferred: Canadian resident or able to relocate)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Guidewire certification (CCPA, Solutions Architect level)
• AWS or Azure Solutions Architect certification
• Experience with modern data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake) for analytics
• Knowledge of InsurTech trends and digital-first insurance models
• Public speaking or thought leadership experience
• Previous consulting or advisory experience