Guidewire Architect (ClaimCenter)

Freelance Guidewire Architect (ClaimCenter) – (Remote within the UK only)

Engagement: B2B / Freelance Contract
Start: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Guidewire Architect with deep expertise across Guidewire ClaimCenter, 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 ClaimCenter and related ecosystem integrations.
• Produce High‑Level Designs (HLD), solution blueprints, and API/interface specifications.
• Lead platform and integration architecture across ClaimCenter 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 ClaimCenter 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years Guidewire experience, including multiple ClaimCenter implementations.
• Proven background as a Solution Architect or Lead Architect for Guidewire programmes.
• Expert in Guidewire architectural patterns, ClaimCenter 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: PolicyCenter, BillingCenter.
• Familiarity with CI/CD toolchains (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub, 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.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Insurance and Insurance Carriers

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