Guidewire - Claims Center Architect-6months-London
Kirtana consulting is looking for
Guidewire - Claims Center Architect for 6months rolling contract in London,
Role Title: Guidewire - Claims Center Architect
Job Description:
Aptitude to work in Implementation, Transformation and AMS programs with a strong niche skill of Guidewire ClaimCenter in Cloud version.
Role requires client co-ordination and deep functional or insurance (P&C) industry expertise.
Experience Requisite:
Total Experience: 14+ years
Guidewire Exp: 8+ years
Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Guidewire 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 ideal candidate combines deep Guidewire product knowledge, strong technical architecture skills, and P&C domain expertise.
Must have Skills
Domain Expertise:
o Good experience in Property and Casualty insurance domain and LondonMarket
Guidewire Skills:
o Strong functional understanding of Guidewire Insurance Product Suite (On-Prem and Cloud)
o Guidewire Certified Resource - preferably ACE across modules
o Experience with policy, claim, and billing life cycles and transactions in Guidewire
Solution Architecture & Design
o Define end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter)
o Design scalable, modular, and high-performance solutions
o Create:
o Solution Architecture Documents (SAD)
o High-Level Design (HLD) & Low-Level Design (LLD)
o Integration and data architecture
o Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards
Guidewire XCenters Expertise
o Provide architecture guidance across:
o ClaimCenter - claims life cycle, financials, recovery
o Ensure optimal use of Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) capabilities
o Minimize customization and promote configuration-driven design
Integration Architecture
o Design integrations with:
GW Integration gateway
External systems (CRM, ERP, payment gateways, document management)
Data platforms, digital front ends, and third-party services
o Define:
API-first architecture
Messaging/event-driven integrations
Batch vs Real Time processing strategies
Ensure secure, reliable, and scalable integration patterns
Data & Technology Architecture
o Define data models, data flows, and governance standards
o Guide data migration and conversion strategies
o Ensure performance tuning, caching, and scalability
o Oversee cloud/on-prem deployment architecture (AWS/Azure)
Technical Leadership
o Provide technical oversight to development, configuration, and integration teams
o Conduct:
Design reviews
Code reviews
Architecture governance checkpoints
Resolve complex technical issues and design challenges
Configuration Expertise: Hands-on experience with Guidewire ClaimCenter (cloud) configuration including:
o Workflows
o Data Model
o Rules
o Entity Creation/Modification
o Benefit Management
o PCFs customization
o Validations
o Widgets and their attributes
o Integration Mechanisms
o Guidewire Data Model
Customization & Integration:
o Sound knowledge of Guidewire ClaimCenter (cloud) customization and integration (Intra and Inter system integration) using REST and SOAP APIs
Technical Skills:
o Experience with batch processes, Guidewire Messaging framework, and OOTB plugins
o Familiarity with Infra concepts and deployment architecture (WMB, WAS, and Apache)
o Strong knowledge on Software architecture and design in Guidewire Ecosystem
Data Analysis: Ability to write SQL queries for data analysis.
Project Management:
o Working experience in implementation, Modernization and AMS programs
o Experience with defect triaging, estimation, stakeholder management, and application enhancements.
o Ability to lead Team and manage client stakeholders
o Contribute to RFP/project proposals
Good to Have
AI & Automation Skills
Soft Skills:
o Excellent communication skills (mentioned twice for emphasis)
o Adaptability in client implementation environments
o Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies for application improvement.