Guidewire - Claims Center Architect-6months-London in Manchester

Job Description \n Kirtana consulting is looking for \n Guidewire - Claims Center Architect for 6months rolling contract in London, \n Role Title: Guidewire - Claims Center Architect \n Job Description: \n Aptitude to work in Implementation, Transformation and AMS programs with a strong niche skill of Guidewire ClaimCenter in Cloud version. \n Role requires client co-ordination and deep functional or insurance (P&C) industry expertise. \n Experience Requisite: \n Total Experience: 14+ years \n Guidewire Exp: 8+ years \n Role Summary: \n We are seeking a highly experienced Guidewire Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of Guidewire-based insurance transformation programs. \n The role is responsible for defining end-to-end solution architecture across Guidewire XCenters, ensuring scalability, performance, integration alignment, and adherence to best practices. \n The ideal candidate combines deep Guidewire product knowledge, strong technical architecture skills, and P&C domain expertise. \n Must have Skills \n Domain Expertise: \n o Good experience in Property and Casualty insurance domain and LondonMarket \n Guidewire Skills: \n o Strong functional understanding of Guidewire Insurance Product Suite (On-Prem and Cloud) \n o Guidewire Certified Resource - preferably ACE across modules \n o Experience with policy, claim, and billing life cycles and transactions in Guidewire \n Solution Architecture & Design \n o Define end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) \n o Design scalable, modular, and high-performance solutions \n o Create: \n o Solution Architecture Documents (SAD) \n o High-Level Design (HLD) & Low-Level Design (LLD) \n o Integration and data architecture \n o Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards \n Guidewire XCenters Expertise \n o Provide architecture guidance across: \n o ClaimCenter - claims life cycle, financials, recovery \n o Ensure optimal use of Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) capabilities \n o Minimize customization and promote configuration-driven design \n Integration Architecture \n o Design integrations with: \n GW Integration gateway \n External systems (CRM, ERP, payment gateways, document management) \n Data platforms, digital front ends, and third-party services \n o Define: \n API-first architecture \n Messaging/event-driven integrations \n Batch vs Real Time processing strategies \n Ensure secure, reliable, and scalable integration patterns \n Data & Technology Architecture \n o Define data models, data flows, and governance standards \n o Guide data migration and conversion strategies \n o Ensure performance tuning, caching, and scalability \n o Oversee cloud/on-prem deployment architecture (AWS/Azure) \n Technical Leadership \n o Provide technical oversight to development, configuration, and integration teams \n o Conduct: \n Design reviews \n Code reviews \n Architecture governance checkpoints \n Resolve complex technical issues and design challenges \n Configuration Expertise: Hands-on experience with Guidewire ClaimCenter (cloud) configuration including: \n o Workflows \n o Data Model \n o Rules \n o Entity Creation/Modification \n o Benefit Management \n o PCFs customization \n o Validations \n o Widgets and their attributes \n o Integration Mechanisms \n o Guidewire Data Model \n Customization & Integration: \n o Sound knowledge of Guidewire ClaimCenter (cloud) customization and integration (Intra and Inter system integration) using REST and SOAP APIs \n Technical Skills: \n o Experience with batch processes, Guidewire Messaging framework, and OOTB plugins \n o Familiarity with Infra concepts and deployment architecture (WMB, WAS, and Apache) \n o Strong knowledge on Software architecture and design in Guidewire Ecosystem \n Data Analysis: Ability to write SQL queries for data analysis. \n Project Management: \n o Working experience in implementation, Modernization and AMS programs \n o Experience with defect triaging, estimation, stakeholder management, and application enhancements. \n o Ability to lead Team and manage client stakeholders \n o Contribute to RFP/project proposals \n Good to Have \n AI & Automation Skills \n Soft Skills: \n o Excellent communication skills (mentioned twice for emphasis) \n o Adaptability in client implementation environments \n o Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies for application improvement.