Guidewire Solution Architect

AllianceIT Inc Markham, Canada

About the role

Lead enterprise-grade solution design and architecture for the Guidewire Insurance Suite at AllianceIT Inc., spanning underwriting, policy, billing, claims, and commercial insurance workflows. This senior architect role involves designing scalable integration strategies connecting Guidewire to broader enterprise systems, defining technical governance practices, and mentoring technical teams on platform modernization. The position suits architects with 10+ years of enterprise platform experience who can drive end-to-end solution delivery, establish architectural standards, and guide organizations through digital transformation.

What you’ll do

  • Design and deliver enterprise-grade architecture solutions across PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, and Contact Manager systems
  • Develop comprehensive Guidewire design and migration strategies, including legacy policy conversion and cloud platform adoption
  • Architect robust integration solutions connecting Guidewire to CRM, broker systems, pricing engines, document repositories, and payment platforms
  • Define and enforce architecture best practices, review design artifacts, and ensure solution integrity across transition states
  • Evaluate and recommend new Guidewire platform features and capabilities aligned with business objectives
  • Mentor team members and drive technical growth across the architecture community

What they’re looking for

  • 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience with demonstrated success on mission-critical systems
  • Deep expertise in Guidewire platform strategy, migration planning, and end-to-end solution design
  • Advanced knowledge of PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, and Contact Manager
  • Experience architecting integration solutions using Guidewire's Application Programming Deployment (APD) framework
  • Proven ability to define and enforce technical governance, best practices, and architectural standards
  • Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Experience conducting cost, benefit, and risk analysis for platform modernization initiatives

Nice to have

  • Microsoft Fabric certification or equivalent demonstrated Fabric architecture experience
  • Microsoft Purview experience with data cataloging and governance capabilities
  • Experience modernizing legacy Azure Data Factory or Synapse Analytics solutions
  • Data governance or enterprise information management background
  • Industry experience in Manufacturing, Financial Services, or Healthcare
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

What’s on offer

  • Salary up to CAD $240,000 per annum
  • Remote position with Markham, Ontario as the base location
  • Potential for hybrid arrangement discussions

Questions about this role

What is the salary range?

The posting indicates a salary up to CAD $240,000 per annum.

Is this position remote?

This is a position based in Markham, Ontario with the possibility of hybrid arrangements being considered.

What experience level is required?

The role requires 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience with proven expertise in Guidewire platform strategy and solution design.

What Guidewire products does this cover?

The role spans PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, Contact Manager, and integration across the Guidewire Suite.

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