New Jersey Staffing
Guidewire Solutions Architect
Company: Everest Global Services, Inc. Job Category: Technology About Everest: Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups. About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Solutions Architect to oversee the Guidewire cloud platform and drive its global adoption in support of specialized insurance products. This role is pivotal in shaping the long-term roadmap for the Guidewire platform, ensuring alignment with both enterprise business strategies and the evolving Guidewire ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in enterprise application architecture, cloud transformation, and platform modernization, with a strong focus on driving innovation, standardization, and scalability across a complex application landscape. Responsibilities
Own and guide the global rollout of the Guidewire cloud platform. Build a long-term roadmap aligned with business strategy and Guidewire updates. Oversee application portfolio and help select the right platforms for Everest. Lead modernization efforts and drive adoption of new technical capabilities. Ensure solution designs follow best practices and integration standards. Maintain architecture documentation and technology standards. Mentor delivery teams and architects; lead workshops and reviews. Assess cloud readiness and support Guidewire transformation initiatives. Track software versions and manage open-source and third-party tools. Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field * 10+ years in software development, with 3+ years as an architect * 3+ years working with Guidewire, including cloud platform experience * Experience with Commercial Lines (Auto, Workers' Comp, Liability) is a plus * Skilled in designing scalable, resilient cloud applications * Strong knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and networking * Preferred certifications: Guidewire Cloud, Azure/AWS/GCP Architecture * Experience with data migration, analytics, and insurance data models For CA, NY, NJ or IL: The base salary range for this position is $173,000 - $237,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the organization.
Company: Everest Global Services, Inc. Job Category: Technology About Everest: Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups. About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Solutions Architect to oversee the Guidewire cloud platform and drive its global adoption in support of specialized insurance products. This role is pivotal in shaping the long-term roadmap for the Guidewire platform, ensuring alignment with both enterprise business strategies and the evolving Guidewire ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in enterprise application architecture, cloud transformation, and platform modernization, with a strong focus on driving innovation, standardization, and scalability across a complex application landscape. Responsibilities
Own and guide the global rollout of the Guidewire cloud platform. Build a long-term roadmap aligned with business strategy and Guidewire updates. Oversee application portfolio and help select the right platforms for Everest. Lead modernization efforts and drive adoption of new technical capabilities. Ensure solution designs follow best practices and integration standards. Maintain architecture documentation and technology standards. Mentor delivery teams and architects; lead workshops and reviews. Assess cloud readiness and support Guidewire transformation initiatives. Track software versions and manage open-source and third-party tools. Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field * 10+ years in software development, with 3+ years as an architect * 3+ years working with Guidewire, including cloud platform experience * Experience with Commercial Lines (Auto, Workers' Comp, Liability) is a plus * Skilled in designing scalable, resilient cloud applications * Strong knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and networking * Preferred certifications: Guidewire Cloud, Azure/AWS/GCP Architecture * Experience with data migration, analytics, and insurance data models For CA, NY, NJ or IL: The base salary range for this position is $173,000 - $237,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the organization.