(Senior) Solution Architect responsible for developing IT architecture and secure digital solutions. Engaging with stakeholders in a collaborative environment in Bonn, Germany.
About the role
- Lead Guidewire Architect at Farmers responsible for transitioning legacy systems to cloud-native ecosystem. Collaborating with stakeholders to modernize commercial insurance processes.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain the end-to-end modernization roadmap, describing the evolution from legacy on-premises mainframe environments to a unified Guidewire Cloud future state.
- Partner with business leaders to translate complex commercial insurance requirements (e.g., multi-location policies, diverse risk assessments) into scalable platform configurations.
- Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, aligning technical modernization milestones with broader business value and organizational agility.
- Establish and enforce standards for Gosu scripting, APD design, JDP UI/UX and the Guidewire data model to minimize technical debt and ensure "evergreen" compatibility.
- Oversee the design of robust integration layers using REST /Cloud APIs and messaging frameworks to connect Guidewire with third-party data services (e.g., LexisNexis, Verisk) and internal core systems, like Salesforce (CRM), Earnix (Rating) etc.
- Provide hands-on guidance to development teams, conducting critical code reviews, as needed and leading troubleshooting efforts for complex system issues.
- Lead the technical strategy for migrating on-premises legacy mainframe policy admin system to the Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP).
- Establish CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and observability frameworks tailored for cloud-native Guidewire deployments.
- Optimize cloud-native implementations for high-speed, transaction-heavy commercial operations, ensuring security and regulatory compliance.
- Design and implement "Agentic AI" pilots, such as the Underwriting Assistant, to automate manual triage and data enrichment.
Requirements
- Minimum seven years experience in designing and implementing solutions, including cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures required.
- Seven + years of IT experience, with at least 7+ years specifically in Guidewire architecture across the full InsuranceSuite.
- Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP), including tools like Cloud Console and Advanced Product Designer (APD) and JDP.
- Hands-on experience on migrating custom and/or GW policy admins from on-prem to GW Cloud.
- Deep understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance, with a specific focus on US bureau commercial lines, circular updates, and regulatory filings. (ISO CPP, Work Comp, Commercial Auto and Umbrella).
- Expert-level proficiency in Gosu, Java, REST/SOAP APIs, SQL, and modern cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
- Proven track record in Agile/Scrum environments, managing CI/CD tools.
- Knowledge of integrating Guidewire with modern AI/ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker).
Benefits
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
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