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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Solution Architect to design, oversee, and scale end-to-end technical architectures that address complex business requirements. In this leadership role, you will define enterprise-wide technical strategies, guide cloud adoption and modernization, and spearhead integration across our platform ecosystem — with a core focus on Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance operations and Guidewire solutions. Req.#1076624082 Responsibilities: • Design and oversee end-to-end technical architectures addressing complex business requirements using industry best practices and emerging technologies • Architect and customize sophisticated systems and platforms to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, security, and long-term sustainability • Lead enterprise-wide architectural decisions and define technical strategies, standards, patterns, and best practices • Propose and design integration of multiple platforms, applications, tools, and systems to deliver seamless and scalable solutions • Design and develop microservices and APIs that integrate with Guidewire applications, including rapid prototyping of new insurance capabilities and workflows • Leverage Generative AI to enhance underwriting, claims processing, customer service, and other insurance-related processes • Define and guide API, microservices, and integration strategies • Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams, ensuring the delivery and maintenance of high-quality code and configurations • Mentor developers, technical leads, and engineering teams, providing guidance on architecture, development practices, and technical decision-making • Promote innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies while ensuring adherence to architectural governance, standards, and compliance requirements • Evaluate Guidewire capabilities and services to determine their strategic fit within the technology landscape • Define and guide cloud adoption, modernization, and migration strategies across enterprise technology transformation initiatives Requirements: • Experience: 10–15+ years in IT, with 6–10+ years specializing in Guidewire configuration, integration, and enterprise architecture • Domain Knowledge: Deep expertise in P&C insurance operations (Policy, Claims, and Billing) and the insurance business • Technical Stack: Proficiency in Gosu, Java, REST/SOAP APIs, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and CI/CD pipelines. Exposure to automation and AI is a plus • Certifications: Guidewire ACE or professional-level certification in InsuranceSuite modules is preferred • Guidewire Expertise: Extensive experience configuring Guidewire applications to align with business requirements (full insurance lifecycle). Rapid prototyping using Java/Gosu to build proofs-of-concept (POCs), and building/extending APIs connecting Guidewire systems to external platforms. Experience supporting both cloud and on-premise/client-cloud deployments • AI Integration: Leveraging Generative AI (and machine learning models or pre-built AI tools) to enhance underwriting, claims processing, and customer service decision-making • Software Implementation: Proven track record of leading large-scale software implementation projects, translating complex business requirements into functional specifications. Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Jira, Confluence), CI/CD tools (TeamCity, Jenkins), and Git version control • Transformational Leadership: Strong ability to consult with customers, align business objectives with innovative solutions, and lead enterprise transformation initiatives • Communication: Fluent business-level English (additional languages highly valued) with excellent communication skills to influence both technical and non-technical

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Req.#1076624082
Design and oversee end-to-end technical architectures addressing complex business requirements using industry best practices and emerging technologies
Architect and customize sophisticated systems and platforms to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, security, and long-term sustainability
Lead enterprise-wide architectural decisions and define technical strategies, standards, patterns, and best practices
Propose and design integration of multiple platforms, applications, tools, and systems to deliver seamless and scalable solutions
Design and develop microservices and APIs that integrate with Guidewire applications, including rapid prototyping of new insurance capabilities and workflows
Leverage Generative AI to enhance underwriting, claims processing, customer service, and other insurance-related processes
Define and guide API, microservices, and integration strategies
Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams, ensuring the delivery and maintenance of high-quality code and configurations
Mentor developers, technical leads, and engineering teams, providing guidance on architecture, development practices, and technical decision-making
Promote innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies while ensuring adherence to architectural governance, standards, and compliance requirements
Evaluate Guidewire capabilities and services to determine their strategic fit within the technology landscape
Define and guide cloud adoption, modernization, and migration strategies across enterprise technology transformation initiatives
Experience: 10–15+ years in IT, with 6–10+ years specializing in Guidewire configuration, integration, and enterprise architecture
Domain Knowledge: Deep expertise in P&C insurance operations (Policy, Claims, and Billing) and the insurance business
AI Integration: Leveraging Generative AI (and machine learning models or pre-built AI tools) to enhance underwriting, claims processing, and customer service decision-making
Transformational Leadership: Strong ability to consult with customers, align business objectives with innovative solutions, and lead enterprise transformation initiatives
Communication: Fluent business-level English (additional languages highly valued) with excellent communication skills to influence both technical and non-technical

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Technical Stack: Proficiency in Gosu, Java, REST/SOAP APIs, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and CI/CD pipelines. Exposure to automation and AI is a plus
Certifications: Guidewire ACE or professional-level certification in InsuranceSuite modules is preferred

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