Guidewire Solution Architect

Job Title: Enterprise / Solution Architect (Java, Guidewire) – Insurance Domain Location: Vancouver, BC – Remote Duration: 6+ Months Experience Required: 10+ Years Primary Skills Java Architecture Guidewire Claim. Center Enterprise Application Architecture Application Integration Architecture Role Description: Lead enterprise-wide application portfolio assessment and rationalization initiatives Analyze the current application landscape to identify redundancies, overlaps, and technical debt Evaluate application business value, cost, and technical fit Define retain, retire, replace, or modernize strategies Drive application portfolio simplification aligned to business capabilities and customer journeys Define and execute modernization strategies, including: Replatforming Refactoring legacy applications API enablement of existing systems Migration to cloud-native architectures Establish application lifecycle governance to ensure continuous portfolio optimization Align rationalization outcomes with integration, data, and digital transformation initiatives Essential Skills: Strong experience in Integration Architecture, API Strategy, and Microservices Proven expertise in Java/J2EE ecosystems and enterprise platforms Experience with Guidewire implementations and integrations, including: Policy.

Center Billing. Center Claim. Center Hands-on experience with API management platforms and integration tools: ESB MQ Event Streaming Expertise in TOGAF or similar Enterprise Architecture frameworks Strong understanding of cloud architecture: AWS Azure GCP Experience with hybrid integration patterns Experience with event-driven architecture, domain-driven design, and distributed systems Strong domain expertise in BFSI: Insurance Lending Payments Financial Services Experience with Guidewire Cloud migrations or modernization programs Desirable Skills: Experience in enterprise digital transformation initiatives Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to lead architecture governance and modernization pro