Solution Architect (Guidewire)
Solution Architect (Guidewire) - £800/day via Umbrella - 6-month Contract - Remote/Hybrid - SCC Flex Contract
We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Solution Architect to shape and govern the end-to-end architecture for a Guidewire platform. You'll define scalable and secure architectures across the Guidewire suite, support complex integrations, and guide delivery teams through a major insurance transformation programme.
Your responsibilities as the Solution Architect (Guidewire):
- Define target architectures for PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter
- Lead end-to-end design for new features, enhancements, and integrations
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and the transformation roadmap
- Architect integrations with CRM, underwriting, finance systems
- Provide governance across development streams and vendor partners
- Act as the Guidewire SME for IT and business stakeholders
- Ensure designs meet security, performance, and compliance standards
- Support planning, estimation, and design decision-making across delivery phases
As a successful Solution Architect (Guidewire), you will have:
- Extensive architecture experience across the Guidewire InsuranceSuite
- Proven background delivering complex multi-system integrations
- Experience in large-scale insurance transformation programmes
- Strong stakeholder engagement across IT and business leadership
- Hands-on knowledge of GOSU, APIs, Guidewire configuration, and cloud deployment
- Understanding of modern architecture patterns (microservices, API-first, event-driven)