Senior Business Architect (German speaking)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

As a Senior Architect at Guidewire, you drive solution strategy and architectural governance for complex Guidewire implementations. You partner with client executives, engineers, and product teams to align goals with scalable, maintainable solutions. You shape technical standards, guide delivery, and foster stakeholder confidence across large enterprise programs. This role blends architecture leadership with hands-on collaboration to advance Guidewire’s platform impact.

Verantwortungsbereiche

Set and enforce standards for requirements and design across projects, ensuring alignment with base functionality
Lead functional/technical workstreams and mentor BA teams to maintain alignment with Guidewire capabilities
Capture and validate requirements across Guidewire and ancillary domains (data, reporting, integrations)
Define requirements and validate specifications to meet business objectives using Guidewire products
Drive AI-enabled productivity and innovation in delivery of Guidewire solutions
Act as trusted advisor to customers and lead discussions with senior stakeholders on roadmaps and solutions
Support pre-sales by ensuring proposed solutions align with customer value propositions
Contribute to internal architecture standards, playbooks, and reusable assets
Mentor junior architects and foster architectural leadership within the PS organization
Participate in knowledge-sharing, cross-region forums, and internal strategic initiatives
Represent Professional Services in cross-functional projects and pilots

Zentrale Anforderungen

Experience in enterprise software architecture and delivery
German language skills
Deep Guidewire implementation experience and knowledge of PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter
Ability to define business solutions across multiple workstreams or regions
Proven track record in requirements development maximizing base functionality
Strong communication with customer program management, architects, and development teams
Proficiency in Agile delivery and hybrid cloud strategies
Involvement in pre-sales and value delivery reviews
Ability to lead and inspire through collaboration
Willingness to travel up to 50% for onsite engagements
Experience applying AI to drive innovation and data-driven insights