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Guidewire Personal Lines Domain Architect

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We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity.

 

At Farmers, we’re not just known for unforgettable jingle – we’re a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us.

 

Join an award-winning,  equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do.

 

Ready to make your mark? Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate. Connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and let’s build something incredible together!

 

Workplace:   Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote )

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

Job Summary

As the Guidewire Personal Lines Domain Architect, you will own the architecture vision, target-state roadmap, and technology strategy for the 10B Personal Lines portfolio, including Auto, Homeowners, Dwelling, Personal Umbrella, and related products. You will serve as the architectural leader responsible for aligning business capabilities, modernization initiatives, and Guidewire platform investments with enterprise objectives.

 

Connecting business vision with technology execution, you will define domain standards, reference architectures, and solutions that guide delivery teams while enabling long-term transformation. You will steward the evolution of Guidewire PolicyCenter and the Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP), ensuring scalable, resilient, and compliant solutions that power digital experiences, data-driven decision making, AI-enabled capabilities, and operational excellence.

 

We are looking for a highly motivated, innovation-minded, and leadership-oriented architect who thrives on solving complex problems, challenging the status quo, and inspiring teams toward a shared technical vision. As part of a dynamic, technology-forward, and highly collaborative architecture team reporting up to the CTO, you will bring curiosity, creativity, and a bias for action, continuously exploring emerging technologies and translating them into practical business value. As a trusted advisor and change agent, you will help shape the future of Personal Lines technology, build consensus across diverse stakeholders, and influence key investment decisions across the portfolio.

What You'll Do

 

Guidewire Domain Stewardship

  • Define and maintain the architectural vision, target-state, and multi-year roadmap for the Personal Lines domain spanning Guidewire PolicyCenter, GWCP, APD, and related ecosystem platforms
  • Establish best practices and solutions for product configuration, integrations, data architecture, cloud-native design and AI-enabled workflows in underwriting, document processing, legacy transformation etc.
  • Lead modernization initiatives spanning cloud adoption, API-first architectures, event-driven integration, digital capabilities, and advanced analytics.

 

Governance & Enterprise Alignment

  • Lead architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, resiliency objectives, and security principles.
  • Align with peer domain architects on priorities and influence portfolio planning and technology investment decisions through guidance and strategic assessments.

 

Leadership, Innovation & Collaboration

  • Provide architectural leadership and mentorship to Solution Architects, engineers, and Agile Release Trains, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  • Champion emerging technologies and creative solutions that advance business value and competitive differentiation.
  • Build strong, trusted relationships and facilitate cross-functional coordination across business, product, data, and engineering teams, driving alignment and shared ownership of outcomes.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts, risks, and trade-offs clearly and persuasively to both technical and executive stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

 

Insurance & Guidewire Expertise

  • 7–10 years of insurance technology experience, including 6+ years working with Guidewire InsuranceSuite.
  • Deep knowledge of Personal Lines products including Auto, Homeowners, Dwelling, and Personal Umbrella.
  • Strong expertise across PolicyCenter, GWCP, APD, Jutro, and Guidewire integration patterns.

 

Architecture Leadership

  • Proven success defining architectural strategy, standards, and multi-year roadmaps for a major business or technology domain.
  • Experience leading modernization efforts across multiple platforms, teams, and Agile Release Trains.
  • Expertise in cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and enterprise integration patterns.

 

Communication, Collaboration & Coordination

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences and ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus across stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams and to motivate and mentor others.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum eight years of relevant experience required, with at least four years in an architecture role focused on a specific business or technology domain.
  • Experience with Guidewire Cloud migrations, digital transformation programs, AI/ML integrations, and advanced analytics platforms.

Education Requirements & Certifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelors degree preferred.
  • Masters degree preferred.
  • Foundational-level industry certification required upon hire.
  • Architect or senior-level industry certification required within 12 months of hire.
  • Professional Guidewire certifications, preferred.
  • AWS or Azure Solution Architect certification, preferred.

Additional Qualifications

  • Demonstrated analytical skills.
  • Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
  • Proven experience leading and delivering the architectural strategy and multi-year roadmap for a significant business or technology domain, influencing key investment decisions required.
  • Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.

Physical Actions

Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Frequently sits for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including, navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and/or places objects or materials weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Rarely performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category require rare, if any, travel.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $146,925 - $249,700
    o CO & ME: $137,775 - $215,490 
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $137,775 - $230,560
    o MA Only: $137,775 - $230,560 
  • o MD & VA: $137,775 - $230,560
    o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $137,775 - $249,700 
             o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $146,925 - $215,490 
    o WA Only:  $137,775 - $262,000 
  • 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
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): R_US - United States

 

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

 

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

 

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

 

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

 

Spokane, WA only:  Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com

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