Farmers Insurance · 12 hours ago
Senior Solution Architect (Guidewire)
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expFarmers Insurance is committed to delivering peace of mind to its customers through comprehensive protection and advice. As a Senior Solution Architect, you will lead the technical strategy for modernizing legacy core systems to a cloud-native ecosystem, ensuring scalability and resilience while overseeing integration with third-party services.
Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum seven years experience in designing and implementing solutions, including cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures required
Guidewire Expertise: Seven + years of IT experience, with at least 7+ years specifically in Guidewire architecture across the full InsuranceSuite
Cloud Proficiency: 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
Cloud Migration: Hands-on experience on migrating custom and/or GW policy admins from on-prem to GW Cloud
Domain Knowledge: 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)
Technical Stack: Expert-level proficiency in Gosu, Java, REST/SOAP APIs, SQL, and modern cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
Modern Delivery: Proven track record in Agile/Scrum environments, managing CI/CD tools
Data & Analytics Proficiency: Knowledge of integrating Guidewire with modern AI/ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker)
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Foundational-level industry certification required upon hire
Proven experience leading and delivering the architecture for large-scale, complex solutions spanning multiple teams, systems, or Agile Release Trains required
Effective leadership skills
Demonstrated experience mentoring other architects and driving architectural alignment across multiple programs
Preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
Architect or senior-level industry certification preferred within 12 months of hire
+ Professional-level Guidewire certifications
+ AWS or Azure Solution Architect certifications are highly advantageous
+ Certification in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF)
Emerging Tech: Hands-on experience with the 2025 Olos or Niseko releases, specifically focusing on advanced analytics, Autopilot Workflows, and new AI-driven extension layers
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical partners
Experience in change management and large-scale digital transformation initiatives within the insurance sector
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Ability to communicate trade-offs and risks to both technical and business stakeholders
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
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
Company
Farmers Insurance
The companies comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® currently make up one of the country's largest insurers of vehicles, homes and small businesses, and provide a wide range of other specialty insurance and financial services products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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