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Guidewire Data Architect

Networking People (UK) Limited
Contract
Remote friendly (Not Specified)
United Kingdom

Role: Guidewire Data Architect

Location: Europe (Remote)

Contract: 6 months (Extendable)


Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Guidewire Data Architect with deep expertise in Guidewire DataHub and Guidewire Cloud Data Access (CDA) to design, optimise, and lead the evolution of our insurance data platforms. You will play a key role in architecting scalable, high-quality data solutions that support both operational and analytical needs across the enterprise.


Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement scalable Guidewire data pipelines and ETL workflows leveraging Guidewire DataHub, GDA, and InsuranceSuite data structures.
  • Architect enterprise-grade Guidewire Lakehouse or downstream data solutions, ensuring performance optimisation, data governance, lineage, and security best practices.
  • Translate business requirements into robust Guidewire-aligned data models, collaborating closely with business, data engineering, actuarial, and claims/policy stakeholders.
  • Lead migrations and data modernisation initiatives, including DataHub upgrades, GDA framework enhancements, and integrations into cloud analytics platforms.
  • Mentor onshore and offshore engineers, guiding best practices in DataHub modelling, GDA patterns, metadata standards, and integration strategy.
  • Design and govern Guidewire-based data architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS) and downstream BI/reporting environments.

    • Required Experience
    • Strong hands-on expertise with Guidewire DataHub (data model extensions, ETL, mappings, staging patterns).
    • Deep understanding of Guidewire Data Access (GDA) for high-performance data extraction and reporting integration.
    • Experience across the Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter) data model.
    • Strong background in data modelling, ETL design, and performance optimisation.
    • Experience working with cloud-based analytics ecosystems (Azure/AWS) is a plus.
    • Excellent communication skills and ability to guide technical teams.

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