Guidewire Software Architect

Guidewire Software Architect designs and governs Guidewire Cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring architectural alignment, robust API integrations, and compliance with enterprise standards. Supports teams in optimizing, automating testing, and delivering scalable, high-value business solutions.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of solutions on the Guidewire platform (Guidewire PolicyCenter, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Guidewire BillingCenter, Guidewire Contact Mgr.);
• Analyze situations and guide stakeholders in decision-making;
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with proposed solutions;
• Evaluate the features of Guidewire's Cloud platform;
• Assess its capabilities against business needs;
• Contribute to defining best practices and architecture standards in Guidewire;
• Lead architecture reviews to ensure compliance with established guidelines;
• Produce architectures and ensure technical documentation;
• Align architecture evolution in collaboration with architecture boards;
• Collaborate with product, business, and infrastructure teams to complete the project;
• Provide technical and methodological guidance for team members;
• Serve as a reference for any requests related to guidance, evolution, standards, best practices, tool management needs, or support.
• Required Qualifications for Success in this Role
• Required Qualifications for Success in this Role
• Possess a minimum of 10 years of IT experience, including 6 years in a similar role;
• Have strong proficiency with Guidewire Cloud products, including PolicyCenter, ClaimsCenter, and/or BillingCenter;
• Important asset: Possess the GW ACE (Mammoth) certification;
• Excellent understanding of software architectures and API integrations;
• Demonstrate strong leadership and excellent communication skills;
• Ability to manage complex portfolios (development, infrastructure, security);
• Ability to solve complex problems.

The use of the term "architect" in this job posting refers to the technical sense associated with information technology (IT) and does not imply that the person practices architecture or holds the required license in accordance with provincial legislations governing the practice of architecture. We are seeking candidates with expertise in computer engineering and holding a license issued by an architects' order is not a prerequisite for this position. In Canada, architecture is a regulated profession with restricted use of titles and designations.

CGI offers a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this position. The calculation of this range depends on various factors, including skill level, geographic market, experience, education, and professional licenses and certifications. Salary decisions depend on the particulars of each case. A reasonable estimate of this salary range is between $70,000 and $135,000. This position is vacant.

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