Lead Guidewire PolicyCenter Architect

Job Summary

This position drives enterprise architecture solutions, framework, roadmap, program optimization and process engineering in a high‑velocity culture by introducing technology, requirements, deliverables, gaps and systems design. Analyzes competitive strategies, architecture frameworks, metrics models, and performance indicators.

Compensation Range: $–$.

Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates. This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future, including through the OPT/STEM process.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Guidewire Policy Center architecture, platform capabilities, and implementation best practices, including experience with upgrades, integrations, infrastructure optimization and scalability design.
• Accountable for enterprise solution‑level architecture across technologies and platforms supporting a particular channel, line of business or enterprise function.
• Designs, architects, develops, integrates, and tests architecture frameworks.
• Develops architecture strategies (statements of position/direction, principles, reference architectures, etc.) that align to the company’s business strategy and influence enterprise technology directions.
• Researches, engineers, and integrates new solutions.
• Applies service‑oriented architecture principles to meet the organization’s integrity and availability requirements.
• Performs issue resolution and triage, including determining scope, urgency, and potential impact.
• Makes recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.
• Designs, develops, and maintains the enterprise architecture frameworks, systems and solutions.
• Analyzes architecture portfolios (applications, information, and/or technology) to assess opportunities for improvement and identify changes needed to meet strategic business needs.
• Develops policies, standards, and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation, and use of technology within the organization.

• Demonstrated experience providing customer‑driven solutions, support or service.
• Demonstrated experience communicating and influencing at all levels of the organization from technical IT staff to business executives.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex or contentious issues, reaching consensus, and working through people to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated experience performing analysis related to technology strategy at an organizational level.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of enterprise architecture methods, artifacts, and tools.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of software engineering practices, system/software designs, and system deployments.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of business strategy development, business architecture, and business models as they relate to technology strategy development.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of enterprise architecture styles, including Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA), web and mobile architectures, client/server architecture, business intelligence architectures, messaging and integration architectures, and legacy/mainframe architecture.

Not Applicable.

Up to 10%.

Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

All employees participate in New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits.
• Competitive 401(k) contribution and pension plan.
• Annual incentive.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full‑time employees).
• Student loan repayment program.
• Paid‑family leave.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non‑discrimination, non‑harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email  to request a reasonable accommodation.