Guidewire Architect; ClaimCenter
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Us3 Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Freelance Guidewire Architect (Claim Center) – (Remote within the UK only)
Engagement: B2B / Freelance Contract
Start: ASAP
About the RoleWe 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.
Key Responsibilities- 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.
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