Sr. Cloud and Guidewire Architect - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity - Dallas, TX

As the Senior Cloud and Guidewire Architect, you will be responsible for leveraging your deep expertise in both cloud technologies and core insurance platforms to lead the modernization and scaling of our Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance technology ecosystem. This role requires a unique blend of cloud architecture proficiency—across both AWS and Azure—and in-depth knowledge of Guidewire applications including PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter. A key focus will be accelerating our adoption of Guidewire Cloud and orchestrating complex migrations from on-premise systems to Guidewire SaaS solutions. To succeed in this role, you must thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, excel at aligning architectural decisions with business goals, and be passionate about innovation, modernization, and building resilient, cloud-native insurance platforms. Accountabilities: Guidewire Architecture Leadership: • Provide architectural oversight for Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter implementations, upgrades, and strategic migration initiatives to Guidewire Cloud SaaS. • Design, optimize, and govern Guidewire Cloud deployments with an emphasis on scalability, resilience, cloud-native best practices, integration, and security. • Lead efforts to transition legacy on-premise Guidewire environments to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption and maximized business value. • Architect and support seamless integrations between Guidewire Cloud applications, digital platforms, third-party services, and AI-powered capabilities. Cloud Architecture Excellence: • Architect and design cloud-native, scalable, and secure solutions leveraging AWS and Azure platforms that support Guidewire Cloud and complementary digital ecosystems. • Define cloud application patterns, microservices architectures, containerization strategies (Kubernetes, Docker), serverless functions, and hybrid cloud models aligned with Guidewire Cloud environments. • Drive enterprise-wide adoption of cloud-native PaaS/SaaS services, API gateways, event-driven architectures, and DevOps practices that accelerate Guidewire Cloud capabilities. Enterprise and Application Architecture: • Develop and maintain end-to-end architecture blueprints that align business strategy with technical capabilities, with a sharp focus on Guidewire Cloud SaaS platforms and migration roadmaps. • Define scalable and secure patterns for application integration, data governance, compliance, and multi-cloud orchestration in a P&C insurance context. • Ensure architecture standards, principles, and best practices are adopted across Guidewire Cloud and legacy systems teams. Technology Modernization and Innovation: • Lead modernization initiatives, platform rationalization, and digital transformation efforts, with Guidewire Cloud migration as a core pillar. • Guide teams in embedding AI/ML services, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation into core Guidewire Cloud platforms and digital solutions. Collaboration and Advisory: • Partner closely with engineering, business, and infrastructure leaders to deliver enterprise-grade cloud and Guidewire solutions. • Mentor solution architects, developers, and engineers to uplift architectural capabilities focused on Guidewire Cloud expertise and cloud migration strategies. Remote About the Company: Guide One Insurance Apply tot his job