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Senior Solution Architect (Guidewire)

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We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. 

 

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

 

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 a Lead Guidewire Architect, you will serve as the primary technical strategist for the Commercial Insurance Modernization initiative, overseeing the transition of complex legacy core systems to a future-ready, cloud-native ecosystem. This hybrid role blends the strategic vision of a Solution Architect to align business processes with platform capabilities, the deep technical rigors of a Technical Architect to govern high-performance Gosu and integration development, and the cloud-first expertise of a Cloud Architect to orchestrate seamless migrations to the Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP). You will be instrumental in modernizing commercial lines—including bureau-based products—ensuring that our platform is scalable, resilient, and capable of supporting emerging technologies like AI/ML and advanced analytics.

 

(At times may need to adjust your hours to attend meetings for those in Woodland Hills, CA - Pacific Time Zone).

What You'll Do

Solution & Strategic Design

  • Target State Architecture: Design, build and maintain the end-to-end modernization roadmap, describing the evolution from legacy on-premises mainframe environments to a unified Guidewire Cloud future state.
  • Commercial Domain Alignment: Partner with business leaders to translate complex commercial insurance requirements (e.g., multi-location policies, diverse risk assessments) into scalable platform configurations.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, aligning technical modernization milestones with broader business value and organizational agility.

Technical Leadership & Governance

  • Framework Governance: Establish and enforce standards for Gosu scripting, APD design, JDP UI/UX and the Guidewire data model to minimize technical debt and ensure "evergreen" compatibility.
  • Complex Integrations: Oversee the design of robust integration layers using REST /Cloud APIs and messaging frameworks to connect Guidewire with third-party data services (e.g., LexisNexis, Verisk) and internal core systems, like Salesforce (CRM), Earnix (Rating) etc.
  • Mentorship: Provide hands-on guidance to development teams, conducting critical code reviews, as needed and leading troubleshooting efforts for complex system issues.

Cloud & Modernization Orchestration

  • Cloud Migration: Lead the technical strategy for migrating on-premises legacy mainframe policy admin system to the Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP).
  • DevOps & Automation: Establish CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and observability frameworks tailored for cloud-native Guidewire deployments.
  • Performance Engineering: Optimize cloud-native implementations for high-speed, transaction-heavy commercial operations, ensuring security and regulatory compliance.
  • AI-Driven Business Value: Design and implement "Agentic AI" pilots, such as the Underwriting Assistant, to automate manual triage and data enrichment.

What You'll Bring

Minimum seven years experience in designing and implementing solutions, including cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures required.

 

  • Guidewire Expertise: Seven + years of IT experience, with at least 7+ years specifically in Guidewire architecture across the full InsuranceSuite.
  • Cloud Proficiency: Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP), including tools like Cloud Console and Advanced Product Designer (APD) and JDP
  • Cloud Migration: Hands-on experience on migrating custom and/or GW policy admins from on-prem to GW Cloud
  • Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance, with a specific focus on US bureau commercial lines, circular updates, and regulatory filings. (ISO CPP, Work Comp, Commercial Auto and Umbrella)
  • Technical Stack: Expert-level proficiency in Gosu, Java, REST/SOAP APIs, SQL, and modern cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
  • Modern Delivery: Proven track record in Agile/Scrum environments, managing CI/CD tools
  • Data & Analytics Proficiency: Knowledge of integrating Guidewire with modern AI/ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker)

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred.
  • Foundational-level industry certification required upon hire.
  • Architect or senior-level industry certification preferred within 12 months of hire.
    • Professional-level Guidewire certifications.
    • AWS or Azure Solution Architect certifications are highly advantageous.
    • Certification in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF).

Additional Qualification

  • Emerging Tech: Hands-on experience with the 2025 Olos or Niseko releases, specifically focusing on advanced analytics, Autopilot Workflows, and new AI-driven extension layers.
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical partners.
  • Strategic Thinking: Experience in change management and large-scale digital transformation initiatives within the insurance sector.

 

    • Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
    • Ability to communicate trade-offs and risks to both technical and business stakeholders.
    • Possesses strong technical aptitude.
    • This position requires deep expertise (example cloud-native architectures, zero-trust security, data governance, infrastructure automation).
    • Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
    • Proven experience leading and delivering the architecture for large-scale, complex solutions spanning multiple teams, systems, or Agile Release Trains required.
    • Effective leadership skills.
    • Demonstrated experience mentoring other architects and driving architectural alignment across multiple programs.

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.

Physical Environment

This position operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $129,075 - $219,780
    o CO Only: $121,350 - $189,310 
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $121,350 - $202,730
    o MA Only: $121,350 - $202,730 
  • o MD Only: $121,350 - $202,730
    o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $121,350 - $219,780 
             o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $129,075 - $189,310 
    o WA Only:  $121,350 - $230,375 
  • 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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