Guidewire Solution Architect

Job description

Position Description:

CGI is looking for a seasoned, hands-on Guidewire Solution Architect with deep Property and Casualty Insurance industry knowledge and experience implementing Guidewire. Join our growing Guidewire team to deliver transformational projects to leading Insurance carriers in the US market!

The Guidewire Architect will oversee the implementation and integration of Guidewire Centers. Provide solutions and represent CGI in thought leadership activities with CGI prospects and the industry.

This role can be performed from Massachusetts/Rhode Island/New Hampshire

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Developing architectural solutions through technology proof of concepts (examples include integrations, distributor portals, and service integrations…)

Act as a Solution lead in responding to RFPs, pre-sales presentations/whiteboarding sessions, and driving strategic Guidewire initiatives.

Oversee the design and development in alignment with architectural guidelines and Guidewire best practices.

Lead system modernizations and transformations within large insurance carriers.

Provide Guidewire technical delivery leadership of global CGI GW teams.

Share CGI’s Guidewire thought leadership at conferences, blogs, and customer presentations.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

10+ years’ experience in the P&C industry

Guidewire certification(s) - ACE (preferred)

Prior experience in Guidewire Cloud for US-based P&C carriers (Auto and Homeowners a must).

Possess a strong functional knowledge of Guidewire Centers

Familiarity with Guidewire PC Edge

Strong experience in Guidewire APIs (Design and develop Guidewire integration components, including plug-ins, APIs, messaging, and supporting business rules).

In-depth knowledge of Guidewire software solutions and their best practices and standards for implementation.

Deep hands-on experience leading designs, configurations, integrations, upgrades, and optimizations of GW projects (implementations, upgrades, optimization, migration, and support).

Experienced in all aspects of software development lifecycle: Design, Development, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Deployment, Delivery and Configuration Management.

Provide estimations and cost-effective solutions.

Experience in successfully tuning GW centers and integrations (GW internal integrations and integrations outside of GW).

Skilled in documenting and presenting various architectural patterns.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Be a continuous learner to keep up to date with the industry.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $137,500 -$264,600.

At CGI we call our professionals “partners” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible partners
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment.
• Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs, and more.

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.