Guidewire Technical Lead - Senior Manager (Guidewire)

Location: London, United Kingdom; locations across the UK will be considered. The working week is split between office, home and client site.

Company

hirify.global provides consulting services combining strategy, technology and delivery to help clients deliver transformation and build resilience.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture and engineering of Guidewire Digital solutions using Jutro, React and TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Define secure, API-first integrations across Guidewire Insurance Suite, Cloud APIs and external services.
• Establish architecture and engineering standards covering scalability, performance, security, accessibility, maintainability, cost and delivery risk.
• Provide end-to-end technical leadership from architecture and integration through delivery and production.
• Guide multidisciplinary and distributed engineering teams and communicate with architects, product owners, UX teams, vendors and delivery stakeholders.

Requirements

• Technical capability across Guidewire Digital/Jutro and modern application architecture, with experience leading digital engineering and architectural design.
• Proficiency in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML and CSS, including scalable, maintainable and accessible digital applications.
• Knowledge of PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter and/or BillingCenter, REST and Guidewire Cloud APIs, plus API-first and cloud integration patterns.
• Experience designing secure digital solutions using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SSO, with knowledge of API and web application security.
• Skills in CI/CD, automated testing, source control and DevOps practices.
• Ability to define architecture standards, solve complex technical challenges and communicate effectively with stakeholders, vendors and delivery teams.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of AWS, observability and cloud-native architecture.

Culture & Benefits

• Empowered flexibility with work split between office, home and client site.
• Private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP.
• Six volunteering days per year.
• Continuous learning, including AI and technology-enabled development.
• Inclusive culture with workplace adjustments available where needed.