Guidewire Functional Architect
3 days ago
£80000–£100000 yearly
Full-time
London
A leading London Market Insurance company are looking to hire 2 x roles: 1 x Guidewire PolicyCenter Functional Architect
1 x Gudiewire ClaimCenter Functional Architect Both roles will be hired on a permanent basis in London (Hybrid working).
The Guidewire Functional Architect will play a key role in designing and implementing Guidewire PolicyCenter & ClaimCenter InsuranceSuite application to the new Cloud version.
You will focus on the functional side of the project — understanding and translating insurance processes into Guidewire configurations and solutions.
Core Responsibilities: - Work with business stakeholders to gather and interpret requirements. - Translate business processes into functional specifications and system behaviour. - Design Guidewire workflows, UI screens, product models, and business rules. - Collaborate with technical architects and developers to ensure the solution is technically feasible and aligns with the business vision. - Conduct gap analysis and identify areas for configuration vs. customization. - Lead or support functional testing, UAT, and production rollout activities. Required Skills and Experience: Functional Skills: - Strong understanding of P&C insurance processes - Deep familiarity with Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter product configuration. - Experience writing functional specs and use cases. - Business process mapping and gap analysis. Technical Acumen: - Understanding of Guidewire Data Model and GOSU (helpful for collaboration). - Knowledge of integration approaches (e.g., APIs, messaging, web services). - Functional specifications and configuration designs. - UI/UX mockups or workflow diagrams. - Test case definitions and support during QA/UAT. - Change requests & impact assessments Soft Skills: - Excellent communication and stakeholder management. - Ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams. - Leadership and facilitation skills. Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 per annum Please apply now.