Enterprise/ Solution Architect (Java, Guidewire) - Insurance Domain

Apptoza Inc. (Sherbrooke QC, Canada) Follow 6 hours ago

Role: Enterprise / Solution Architect (Java, Guidewire) – Insurance Domain

Location: Vancouver, BC (Remote)

Duration: 12+ Months

Experience: 10+ Years

Job Summar

y
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise / Solution Archite ct with deep expertise in Java/J2EE, Guidewire platforms, Enterprise Application Architecture, and Insurance Domain Solutio ns. The ideal candidate will lead application portfolio assessment, modernization, and rationalization initiatives while driving enterprise-wide digital transformation programs. This role requires strong experience in application integration, cloud migration, API strategy, and Guidewire implementations across insurance business function

s.
Key Responsibilit

ies
Enterprise Application Portfolio Rationaliza

tionLead enterprise-wide application portfolio assessment and rationalization initiati
ves.Analyze the current application landscape to ident
ify:Application redundancies and over
lapsTechnical debt and modernization opportuni
tiesBusiness value, operational costs, and technical suitabi
lityDefine application strategies includ
ing:Re
tainRe
tireRep
laceModer
nizeAlign application portfolio decisions with business capabilities and customer journey objecti

ves.Solution & Enterprise Architec

tureDesign and govern enterprise architecture solutions across insurance platfo
rms.Define target-state architecture and technology roadm
aps.Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practi
ces.Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and strategic business go

als.Application Modernization & Digital Transforma

tionLead modernization programs involv
ing:Legacy application refacto
ringRe-platforming initiat
ivesAPI enablement of existing sys
temsCloud-native transforma
tionDrive adoption of microservices and event-driven architectu
res.Support enterprise digital transformation and innovation initiati

ves.Guidewire Architecture & Integra

tionProvide architectural leadership for Guidewire implementations and integrati
ons:Guidewire ClaimCe
nterGuidewire PolicyCe
nterGuidewire BillingCe
nterDefine integration patterns between Guidewire and enterprise applicati
ons.Lead Guidewire Cloud migration and modernization initiati

ves.Integration & API Stra

tegyDesign enterprise integration architectures us
ing:
APIsESB platf
ormsMessage Qu
euesEvent streaming technolo
giesEstablish API governance, lifecycle management, and security standa
rds.Drive implementation of scalable and reusable integration framewo

rks.Cloud Architec

tureDesign cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures us
ing
:AWSA
zur
eGCPDevelop cloud migration strategies and modernization roadm
aps.Ensure scalability, resilience, security, and performance of cloud-based soluti

ons.Governance & Stakeholder Manage

mentEstablish application lifecycle governance proces
ses.Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, engineering teams, and enterprise archite
cts.Provide executive-level architecture recommendations and modernization strateg
ies.Support architecture review boards and technology governance for

ums.
Required Skills & Qualifica

tions
Architecture &

Design10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Application Archite
cture.Strong expertise in Enterprise Application Architecture and Architecture Gover
nance.Experience with TOGAF or similar Enterprise Architecture frame
works.Expertise in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Distributed Systems Archite

cture.Java & Enterprise Techno

logiesStrong hands-on experience with Java/J2EE ecosy
stems.Experience designing large-scale enterprise applica
tions.Expertise in modern architectural patterns and best prac

tices.Guidewire Exp

ertiseExtensive experience
with:Guidewire Claim
CenterGuidewire Policy
CenterGuidewire Billing
CenterExperience in Guidewire implementation, integration, and modernization pro
grams.Experience with Guidewire Cloud migration initia

tives.Integration & API Mana

gementStrong experience
with:API Strategy and API Mana
gementMicroservices Archit
ectureESB Pla
tformsMQ Messaging S
ystemsEvent Streaming Techno
logiesExpertise in enterprise integration patterns and hybrid integration m

odels.Cloud Techno

logiesStrong knowled
ge
of:AW
SAz
ureGCPExperience designing cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solu

tions.Insurance

DomainStrong domain experti
se in:Property & Casualty Ins
uranceClaims Proc
essingPolicy Administ
rationBilling S
ystemsExperience within BFSI environments incl
uding:Ins
uranceL
endingPa
ymentsFinancial Se

rvices
Preferred Qualifi

cations
TOGAF Certif
Certifi
Certifications (AWS, Azure,
or GCP).Experience with large-scale digital transformation p
rograms.Experience in application portfolio management and enterprise modernization init
to DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native development pr

actices.

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