Guidwire Integration Architect

Guidewire Integration Architect.

Location: Warren, NJ (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months
Position type: W2 contract

The position is based at in Warren, NJ, and Can offer a hybrid work schedule.

Role & Responsibilities
As a Guidewire Integration Architect , you will spearhead the design, development,
and optimization of end-to-end integration solutions within the Guidewire ecosystem. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Integration Strategy & Design:
   • Architect scalable integration solutions between Guidewire PolicyCenter and external systems (e.g., CRM, billing, claims, analytics) us ing APIs, messaging queues, and middleware.
   • Define integration patterns (event-driven, SOA, microservices) and enforce best practices for data flow, security, and performance.
2. Technical Leadership:
   • Mentor developers on integration standards, reusable components, and error-handling frameworks.
   • Conduct code/design reviews to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and cloud-native principles.
3. Requirement Translation:
   • Collaborate with business architects to convert complex requirements into technical integration specifications.
   • Identify synergies between business needs and Guidewire Integration Gateway/Cloud APIs.
4. Acceleration & Innovation:
   • Leverage Guidewire Cloud Platform (GCP) accelerators and DevOps tools to streamline CI/CD pipelines.
   • Optimize integrations using monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Dynatrace) for proactive issue resolution.
5. Quality Assurance:
   • Guide QA teams on integration test strategies, including contract testing, performance benchmarking, and regression suites.

E xperience:

• 15 years of IT experience, with 8+ years focused on Guidewire integration (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter).
• Proven track record as an Integration Architect for Guidewire Cloud (GCP) or on-premise implementations.
• Expertise in:
  • Integration technologies: REST/SOAP, Kafka/MQ, ESB, GOSU, and Guidewire Integration Gateway.
  • Cloud services: AWS/Azure APIs, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and IAM.
  • Unit/integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Citrus).
• Experience decomposing monolithic integrations into cloud-ready microservices.

Analytical & Leadership Skills:

• Data-driven problem-solver with expertise in optimizing high-volume transaction systems.
• Exceptional communicator; adept at bridging technical and business stakeholders.
• Certifications: Guidewire Integration/Cloud certification (preferred).