Guidewire Lead Architect β€” Drive Insurance Transformation (London)

Guidewire Lead Architect β€” Drive Insurance Transformation (London)

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and implement transformative Guidewire projects in the insurance sector.
  • Company: Join a leading firm driving innovation in insurance transformation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic roles available for various expertise levels in a collaborative environment.
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of insurance tech and make a real difference.
  • Qualifications: Experience with Guidewire solutions and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 Β£ per year.

Guidewire Opportunities - Program Managers, Architects, Developers & Business Analysts

Location: London, UK

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus

About the Roles

We're hiring experienced Guidewire professionals to deliver large-scale insurance transformation programmes across the UK P&C, Speciality, London Market, and Lloyd's sectors. Opportunities are available across implementation, cloud transformation, upgrades, and AMS engagements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end Guidewire implementations, upgrades, and AMS
  • Manage programme governance, delivery, risks, and stakeholders
  • Lead onsite/offshore teams using Agile delivery
  • Define end-to-end Guidewire solution architecture
  • Design integrations and cloud/on-prem solutions
  • Provide technical leadership and architecture governance

Guidewire Developer / Technical Lead

  • Design, develop, and customise Guidewire solutions
  • Build integrations using REST/SOAP APIs
  • Lead development teams and Agile delivery

Guidewire Business Analyst

  • Gather and document business requirements
  • Lead workshops and stakeholder engagement
  • Support UAT, process mapping, and Guidewire functional design

Required Experience

  • Expertise in PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and/or ClaimCenter
  • Guidewire Cloud, SaaS, or On-Prem implementation experience
  • Strong P&C Insurance domain knowledge
  • Experience within Speciality Insurance, London Market, or Lloyd's preferred
  • Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication

Technical Skills

  • Workflows, Rules, PCFs & Data Model
  • REST & SOAP APIs
  • SQL
  • Agile / Scrum

Nice to Have

  • APD, Integration Gateway & Guidewire Cloud Program Management certifications

Whether you're a Program Manager, Architect, Developer, or Business Analyst, this is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Guidewire transformation programmes for leading UK insurers.

Guidewire Lead Architect β€” Drive Insurance Transformation (London) employer: IO Associates

Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact high-performance solutions in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape technical direction while working in an Agile/SAFe environment. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge projects in defence, aerospace, and industrial technology, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.

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Contact Details:

IO Associates Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Guidewire Lead Architect β€” Drive Insurance Transformation (London)

Guidewire Implementation
Guidewire Upgrades
Guidewire AMS
Agile Delivery
Solution Architecture
Integration Design
Technical Leadership