Guidewire Solutions Architect

Guidewire Architect is responsible for designing, leading, and overseeing end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter). This role ensures that business, technical, and integration requirements are translated into scalable, high-performing, and maintainable solutions across the Guidewire suite., * Define overall application architecture, including data models, integration patterns, and solution design for Guidewire implementations.

• Provide architectural leadership across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and Guidewire Cloud (if applicable).
• Create high-level and low-level design documents, architecture diagrams, and integration frameworks.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and best practices.
• Guide and mentor developers, leads, and configuration teams on Guidewire best practices.
• Review code, configurations, GOSU scripts, and integration implementations for compliance with design patterns.
• Drive performance optimization, scalability improvements, and system reliability.
• Lead technical solutioning during RFPs, estimations, and project planning phases.
• Architect integrations between Guidewire and external systems (e.g., payment gateways, document management, 3rd-party insurance data sources).
• Lead design of APIs, messaging, middleware, ESB integrations, and batch processing.
• Oversee data migration strategy including ETL mapping, conversion rules, and validation.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and BA teams to translate requirements into architectural solutions.
• Provide guidance during grooming, technical refinement, and scope discussions.
• Communicate architectural decisions, impacts, and risks to senior leadership and project management teams.
• Establish architectural guardrails, coding standards, and development guidelines.
• Ensure CI/CD pipeline readiness and DevOps alignment, especially for Guidewire Cloud implementations.
• Conduct risk assessments, impact analysis, and ensure non-functional requirements (NFRs) like security, performance, availability, and disaster recovery are met.

• 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in Guidewire (Policy/Billing/Claims).
• Strong experience in GOSU, Guidewire Configuration, Integration (Messaging, Web Services, REST/SOAP).
• Hands-on experience designing scalable, enterprise-grade Guidewire architecture.
• Experience integrating Guidewire with downstream systems (CRM, DMS, payment systems, data providers).
• Strong understanding of insurance domain (P&C) products, rating, underwriting, billing, and claims processes.
• Familiarity with Guidewire Cloud, DevOps pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Guidewire certifications:
• Guidewire Certified Architect (PC/BC/CC/Cloud)
• Configuration, Integration, or Cloud certificationsa

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$120000 to $155594

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)

• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee assistance programs

• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

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