Guidewire Architect (ClaimCenter

Freelance Guidewire Architect (Claim Center) – (Remote within the UK only)

Engagement: B2B / Freelance Contract

Start: ASAP

We are seeking a highly experienced Guidewire Architect with deep expertise across Guidewire Claim Center
, enterprise integrations, and preferably Guidewire Cloud
. The consultant will lead solution architecture, define end-to-end designs, oversee delivery quality, and guide technical teams through implementation within a major UK insurance transformation programme.

This role requires strong knowledge of Guidewire architecture patterns, API frameworks, domain modelling, and integration strategies — as well as the ability to engage confidently with senior business and technology stakeholders.

• Define and own the end-to-end architecture for Guidewire Claim Center and related ecosystem integrations.
• Produce High-Level Designs (HLD), solution blueprints, and API/interface specifications.
• Lead platform and integration architecture across Claim Center modules (FNOL, workflows, exposures, financials).
• Provide architectural governance, ensuring solutions align with programme standards and business objectives.
• Review functional and technical designs from development teams; ensure best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with business, technical, infrastructure, compliance, and security teams.
• Guide developers and technical leads on Claim Center configuration, integration and customisation approaches.
• Support delivery planning, estimation, sequencing, and environment strategy.
• Oversee integration architecture (REST/SOAP, ESB, event-driven messaging, microservices).
• Support Cloud architecture elements, including Guidewire Cloud APIs, data access, and edge services.
• Participate in architecture review boards and provide thought leadership on Guidewire and cloud technology decisions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and fit for long-term enterprise use.

• 8+ years Guidewire experience
  , including multiple Claim Center implementations.
• Proven background as a Solution Architect or Lead Architect for Guidewire programmes.
• Expert in Guidewire architectural patterns, Claim Center data model, workflows, rules, and integration points.
• Strong experience with:
• Gosu
• Java
• REST/SOAP web services
• Event/messaging frameworks
• API specifications
• Experience leading large multi-vendor delivery teams.
• Strong documentation and blueprinting capability (HLD, LLD oversight).
• Solid understanding of UK General Insurance operations (advantage).
• Experience in Agile/SAFe delivery environments.
• Guidewire Cloud experience (migrations, cloud APIs, cloud architecture, GCP).
• Experience across multiple Guidewire modules:
  Policy Center, Billing Center.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tool chains (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Git Hub, Terraform).
• Experience in secure-by-design architecture.
• Microservices and event-driven architecture design.
• UK remote with potential limited on-site visits if required.
• Long-term programme with likely extensions.