Lead Solution Architect - Guidewire & Enterprise Architecture

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.

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

• 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

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off - the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)

• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program