Guidewire Solution Architect

Position Description

We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and after 45 years, we're still growing! Join us as a "Guidewire Solution Architect".

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at Markham for minimum 2-3 days per week - subject to change at any time.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solutions for IT change focusing on the Guidewire Insurance suite.
• Create Guidewire centric designs that are fit for purpose from a functional, non-functional, service, and security point of view.
• Deliver solutions that progress the overall architecture journey and are aligned to Aviva’s IT Strategy
• Comply with standards, design approaches and governance.
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Proven experience in Guidewire Insurance suite including Guidewire Policy Center, Guidewire Claim Center, Contact Manager, Guidewire Edge.
• Knowledge of Guidewire Cloud Platform capabilities and cloud migration approaches/options.
• Experience in architecting integration solution involving Guidewire to the ecosystem’s applications including document, finance, payments exposure.
• Experience in integration architecture design and implementation.
• Knowledge of digital technologies, cloud computing, and modern development practices.
• Certified in the public cloud (AWS or Azure)
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end project lifecycle methodologies (mainly agile).
• Strong technical experience. This maybe broad experience with the ability to apply it across a variety of customer and business scenarios.
• The role holder must care about technology and how to exploit it for the benefit of our customers.
• Financial acumen to support development of business cases and to inform key design decisions.
• Ability to balance long-term direction and necessary short-term goals.
• Good communication skills with the ability to provide technical guidance to peers and project colleagues.
• Strong personal impact and influence
• Good stakeholder and relationship management
• Leadership skills
  
  

Disclaimer: Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.