Role Description This contract role is for a Guidewire Architect based in Bengaluru in a hybrid work arrangement, combining in office collaboration with some work-from-home flexibility. The Guidewire Architect will lead end-to-end architectural design and solution implementation across Guidewire modules, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and alignment with business requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining technical architecture, guiding software development teams, overseeing integrations with external systems, and reviewing design documents and code for adherence to best practices and standards. The role involves close coordination with project managers, business analysts, and client stakeholders to translate functional needs into robust technical solutions, as well as providing technical leadership, mentoring, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle. The architect will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, evaluate new tools and frameworks, and support estimation, planning, and delivery governance for Guidewire programs. Qualifications Core Technical Expertise: Deep architectural knowledge of InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter) and a strong understanding of their cross-functional interactions.



Extensive knowledge of the Property & Casualty insurance lifecycle, including underwriting rules, claims adjudication, and financial reporting. Stay ahead of Guidewire Ski-release cycles to evaluate new features (e.g., Jutro digital frameworks or Advanced Analytics) and determine their business value. Gosu & Java: Advanced proficiency in Gosu and a solid foundation in Java. Hands-on experience with cloud-native implementations, including Cloud APIs, Integration Gateway, and Jutro for digital front ends. Ability to manage complex product model changes and publish them without disrupting the runtime environment. Knowledge of Guidewire App Events, Messaging plugins, Event Fired Rules, and asynchronous processing. Leadership & Soft

Skills:
Design and maintain the end-to-end technical architecture for Guidewire implementations, specializing in cloud-native configurations and cross-module synchronization. Ability to translate complex technical debt and architectural trade-offs to Finance and Business executives. Conducting code reviews and guiding senior/junior developers. Driving architectural standards within Scrum methodologies.

📌 Guidewire Architect | 15+ years | Contract role (Bengaluru)
🏢 Cygnus Professionals
📍 Bengaluru