Guidewire ClaimCenter Architect / Business Architect

Guidewire ClaimCenter Architect / Business Architect

Contract: 9 Months

Location: London (Hybrid)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Guidewire ClaimCenter Architect / Business Architect to join a major insurance transformation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled professional with strong Guidewire ClaimCenter expertise , commercial claims knowledge, and a proven track record of delivering functional architecture within complex insurance environments.

You will be responsible for the functional design of Commercial Claims products, providing strategic design recommendations, defining future-state solutions, and acting as a trusted advisor to key business and technology stakeholders. The successful candidate will also provide leadership and direction to Business Analysts across the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the functional architecture and design of Guidewire ClaimCenter solutions within a Commercial Claims environment.
• Translate business requirements into scalable functional designs and solution proposals.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Guidewire ClaimCenter capabilities, best practices, and architectural standards.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to define target operating models and solution roadmaps.
• Produce and review functional specifications, solution designs, and business architecture artefacts.
• Drive workshops to capture requirements, identify gaps, and recommend optimal solutions.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to Business Analysts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and functional solution design.
• Support delivery teams through implementation, testing, and deployment activities.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience as a Guidewire ClaimCenter Architect , Business Architect, or Functional Architect.
• Strong expertise within Guidewire ClaimCenter .
• GW ACE Certified in ClaimCenter.
• Proven experience designing and delivering Commercial Claims solutions.
• Deep understanding of insurance claims processes and operating models.
• Strong functional design and business architecture experience.
• Experience leading workshops and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into practical solution designs.
• Experience managing and mentoring Business Analyst teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working on large-scale insurance transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of the wider Guidewire suite.
• Experience working within London Market or General Insurance environments.