Business Solution Architect

Company : Maarut Inc

Job Description - Business Solution Architect

The client is seeking an Application Solutions Architect with 8+ years of experience, capable of independently managing development projects within a complex matrix environment.

A key requirement of this role is mastery of the Guidewire suite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter) for 5+ years. This is a non-negotiable requirement that must be met before any application is submitted.

The ideal candidate will be able to produce architectural deliverables (documents, Archimate diagrams), mentor developers, and ensure adherence to Guidewire configuration best practices. This role involves a dual function: architect and Gosu/PCF technical expert.

The ability to simplify complex concepts and communicate effectively with diverse audiences (business, developers, managers, scrum masters) is explicitly stated and is a key differentiator in this role.

Main Responsibilities

Identify and document the functional capabilities required to meet expressed business needs.

Determine the applications and services involved in the solutions and assess their impacts (coexistence, dependencies, performance, security).

Develop IT guidelines to support the selected solutions.

Produce solution architecture documentation, including coverage of non-functional requirements.

Describe and simplify the solutions using architectural diagrams and models (ideally in Archimate).

Support teams in the detailed design and integration of solutions.

Develop strategies for transition, coexistence, conversion, and offloading.

Communicate effectively with various audiences: business, functional, developers, managers, scrum masters, and delivery managers.

Ensure the solutions comply with Group's standards, guidelines, and policies.

Practical knowledge of modern software architectures: microservices, event-driven, API-first, and continuous integration. Functional and technical understanding of application components (services, APIs, modules, dependencies).

Ability to challenge or support software design decisions (patterns, anti-patterns, design impacts).

Understanding of software quality issues: testability, observability, performance, coupling, application security.

Define and enforce best practices for developing the Guidewire cloud solution.

Mentor developers and serve as a technical expert for the Guidewire suite.

**If needed, expertise may be required outside the province of Quebec (Ontario, NB, NE)**

Requirements

Desired Profile

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

8+ years of experience in a solution architect consultant role or related role.

5+ years of experience with the Guidewire suite (required).

Significant experience as a solution architect consultant on projects. Excellent ability to manage priorities, plan work, and thrive in a matrix environment.

Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and able to simplify complex concepts).

Intermediate to advanced level of English.

Ability to quickly escalate critical issues when required.

Proficiency with one or more architecture frameworks and the Archimate notation.

Experience with inter-application integration (APIs, Web Services, event-driven architecture).

Mastery of the concepts and methods for deploying application solutions on on-premises and cloud infrastructures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and CaaS).

Experience with microservices architectures. Proficiency with the Guidewire suite: PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter

Knowledge of Guidewire suite APIs

Knowledge of Guidewire's Advanced Product Designer (APD) is an asset

Proficiency with Gosu and Guidewire product page configuration (PCF)

Holding at least one Guidewire certification (Associate/Specialist/ACE) is a significant asset

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent | Required | All requirements

8+ years in a Solutions Architect or related role | Required | All requirements

5+ years with the Guidewire suite | Required | All requirements

Proficiency with PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter | Required | All requirements

Proficiency with Gosu and PCF configuration | Required | All requirements

Knowledge of Guidewire APIs | Required | All requirements

Proficiency with one or more architecture repositories (Archimate or equivalent) | One option is sufficient | All requirements

Experience in cross-application integration (APIs, Web Services, event-driven architecture) | Required | All requirements

Knowledge of microservices and cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, CaaS) | List of examples | Sufficient majority

Fluency in French (spoken and written) | Required | All requirements

Intermediate-advanced English | Required | All requirements

DESIRED

Significant experience in solution architecture on projects (not just in operational mode) | Required | All requirements

Ability to mentor developers and serve as a Guidewire technical expert | Required | All requirements

Ability to escalate critical issues | Required | All requirements

Modeling with Archimate | Required | All requirements

ASSETS

Knowledge of Guidewire Advanced Product Designer (APD) | Required | All requirements

Guidewire certifications (Associate, Specialist, or ACE) | One is sufficient | All requirements

Experience in developing transition, coexistence, conversion, and offloading strategies | Required | All requirements

WHAT WE DON'T WANT

Candidates without Guidewire experience or with less than 5 years of experience with the suite (PC, CC, BC): disqualifying.

Enterprise or business architects without concrete application and technical experience.

Profiles that have worked with Guidewire.

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