Principal Architect - Guidewire

About BlitzenX :

BlitzenX is a high-performance systems integrator and product engineering partner to global P&C insurance firms.

We specialize in Guidewire Suite implementations, intelligent automation, and AI-driven transformation.

Our mission : Build accelerator products that reduce implementation time, enhance integration, and unleash the power of next-gen AI.

Role Overview :

As Principal Architect Guidewire Accelerators & Intelligent Solutions, you will lead the technical vision, solution architecture, and delivery of innovative, reusable accelerators for the Guidewire Marketplace.

You will bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation by designing scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that solve complex insurance domain challenges.

You will not only design but also ensure successful deployment and adoption of these accelerators across client environments with aggressive You'll Do :

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for accelerator products across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and Digital (Jutro).
• Translate complex business requirements from P&C insurance stakeholders into scalable, maintainable technical solutions aligned with Guidewire best practices.
• Define solution scope, functional design, and integration patterns for accelerators, ensuring alignment with customer needs and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, business analysts, and client architects to validate solution fit and feasibility.
• Own the technical delivery plan, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to meet tight deadlines and quality targets.
• Drive design reviews, architecture governance, and technical audits to maintain high standards of quality and security.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and developers, instilling architectural discipline and best practices.
• Integrate GenAI / Agentic AI capabilities to automate and enhance Guidewire workflowsclaims, underwriting, billing, and customer communications.
• Ensure compliance with Guidewire Marketplace standards, submission protocols, and deployment requirements.
• Champion DevOps, CI / CD, and automation best practices to accelerate development and deployment cycles.
• Continuously evaluate emerging Guidewire features and AI trends, recommending enhancements to the accelerator You Bring :
• 10+ years of experience in P&C insurance technology, including 8+ years hands-on with Guidewire Suite (Cloud, Edge, or On-prem).
• Proven expertise as a Solution Architect and Principal Architect delivering complex Guidewire implementations and accelerator builds.
• Deep knowledge of Guidewire Cloud Platform (GCP), Jutro UI framework, and integration architecture.
• Hands-on skills in Java, Gosu, REST APIs, and cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Strong solution design capabilities : requirements analysis, functional design, integration, security, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding and delivery under pressure.
• Familiarity with AI / GenAI tools and concepts, applying them innovatively within insurance solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience mentoring and leading distributed teams to deliver on aggressive to Have :
• Guidewire certifications (Cloud, Integration, Solution Architect).
• Experience publishing and managing listings on the Guidewire Marketplace.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, container orchestration (Kubernetes / Docker).
• Exposure to SmartCOMM, One Inc, or other insurance tech ecosystem tools.

Why Join Us :

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