Guidewire Personal Lines Domain Architect

Farmers Insurance Careers

9d•$137,775 - $262,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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! 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.