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GuideWire Architect

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Role Purpose:

The primary objective of the GuideWire Architect role is to:

  • Design end-to-end solutions for IT changes with a focus on the GuideWire Insurance suite.
  • Architect and implement solutions for broker connectivity, integrating the GuideWire PolicyCenter with BMS vendors.
  • Develop GuideWire-centric designs that meet functional, non-functional, service, and security requirements.
  • Deliver solutions that align with the overall architecture strategy and IT objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with standards, design approaches, and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Solutions & Assurance:

  • Design solutions for GuideWire Insurance platform-based projects (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, and Contact Manager) that meet Aviva’s standards for technology, ensuring availability, security, resilience, and performance.
  • Produce GuideWire design and migration options, including cost, benefit, and risk assessments for investment decisions.
  • Create migration solutions for transitioning policies from legacy systems to GuideWire PolicyCenter.
  • Collaborate with product owners, enterprise architects, platform teams, and project stakeholders to balance short-term goals with long-term objectives.
  • Ensure the integrity of end-to-end GuideWire solutions across platforms, including transition states.
  • Estimate IT initiatives and feature team sprints, ensuring alignment with business outcomes.
  • Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Identify and address solution debt during transition phases, and outline plans for resolving it in future phases.
  • Identify potential risks and challenges associated with proposed solutions and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Participate in post-implementation reviews and provide insights for improving future solution designs.

2. Technical Leadership:

  • Stay up to date with developments in the GuideWire platform and integration technologies, and assess their fit within the company’s architecture.
  • Evaluate the capabilities of the GuideWire Cloud Platform and recommend adoption based on business needs.
  • Define and enforce architectural best practices and standards in the GuideWire space.
  • Conduct architecture reviews to ensure adherence to guidelines.
  • Produce design artifacts for service, security, architecture, and engineering stakeholders.
  • Peer review design artifacts created by others.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to junior team members as needed.

3. Design Community Participation:

  • Actively contribute to the Solution Architecture community, leading or participating in initiatives to improve design practices.
  • Continuously develop technical skills to support Aviva’s exploration of emerging technology trends.
  • Resource Complexity:
  • Work within company policies and guidelines, applying technical knowledge and expertise while managing priorities effectively.
  • Problem-Solving:
  • Solve a wide range of project-based problems, from daily repetitive issues to complex technical challenges requiring expert knowledge.
  • Escalate problems according to defined guidelines and procedures.

4. Change Management:

  • Recommend design solutions and ideas to address challenges encountered by the project or feature teams, ensuring alignment with policies, processes, and guidelines.
  • Take initiative to adapt to changes as they arise.
  • Internal Collaboration:
  • Build effective working relationships with:
    1. Project Managers
    2. Platform Managers and Specialists
    3. Platform Architects and Designers

5. External Interaction:

  • Maintain liaison with suppliers and technology sources to keep specialist knowledge up to date.

Core Values:

  • Care: Understand the positive impact on customers’ lives, listen beyond policies, and build unique relationships.
  • Commitment: Act with courage, keep promises, take ownership, and contribute to societal issues like climate change.
  • Community: Collaborate and win as one team, strengthening connections with colleagues, customers, partners, and communities.
  • Confidence: Innovate and imagine for the future, setting new standards with bravery and passion.

6. Key Skills & Capabilities:

  • Proven experience in the GuideWire Insurance Suite, including PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, Contact Manager, and GuideWire Edge.
  • Expertise in Broker Connectivity—integrating PolicyCenter with BMS systems.
  • Experience with GuideWire Cloud Platform capabilities and migration approaches.
  • Strong experience in APD and Integration Frameworks for solving business problems.
  • Knowledge in designing and implementing integration solutions involving GuideWire and ecosystem applications, such as document management, finance, and payments.
  • Proficiency in integration architecture design and implementation.
  • Deep understanding of digital technologies, cloud computing, and modern development practices.
  • Certified in AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end project lifecycle methodologies, with a focus on agile.
  • Strong communication skills for providing technical guidance to peers and project stakeholders.
  • Ability to balance long-term strategic goals with short-term business needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Leadership & Influence:
  • Strong personal impact, able to influence peers and stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor less experienced team members.
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