Build More Than Systems. Build a Legacy.
Most architect roles ask you to maintain an existing organization.
This role asks you to help build one.
BlitzenX is looking for an experienced Guidewire leader who wants to play a defining role in the growth of a rapidly expanding Guidewire practice serving Property & Casualty insurers across North America.
If you have spent years delivering successful Guidewire programs and are now looking for greater ownership, broader influence, and the opportunity to shape people, culture, and business growth, this role may be the next step in your career.
This is not a role for someone looking to stay within the boundaries of a project.
This is a role for someone who wants to help build a practice, develop future leaders, influence company strategy, and leave a lasting impact.
About BlitzenX
BlitzenX is a Guidewire-focused consulting and technology partner helping insurers modernize their core platforms through implementation services, managed services, cloud transformation, and AI-enabled delivery.
Recognized as a Major Contender in the Everest Group Guidewire Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026, we are building a high-performance organization focused on client success, technical excellence, and long-term growth.
Our Mission Is Simple
Build an organization where exceptional people can do the best work of their careers.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
- Help Build a Growing Guidewire Practice: You will work directly with executive leadership to help shape the future of our Guidewire business, delivery organization, and technical strategy.
- Build and Develop Your Team: You will play a key role in hiring, mentoring, and developing the next generation of Guidewire architects, leads, and consultants.
- Work Directly with US Clients: You will engage with carrier CIOs, Enterprise Architects, Delivery Leaders, and business stakeholders across North America.
- Create Long-Term Career Impact: As BlitzenX grows, this role provides a clear path toward Practice Director, Delivery Leader, and executive leadership opportunities.
Our Leadership Philosophy
At BlitzenX, leadership is not measured by the size of the team reporting to you.
It is measured by the success of the people you help develop.
We believe great leaders build teams, not followers.
We believe in leaders who work shoulder-to-shoulder with their teams, provide coaching, remove obstacles, and help others succeed.
We do not believe in assigning work and hoping for results.
We believe in building trust, developing people, and creating an environment where teams win together.
As a leader at BlitzenX, your success will not be measured solely by the solutions you design.
It will be measured by the leaders you develop, the culture you help create, and the team you help build.
What You Will Do
Architecture Leadership
- Lead architecture strategy across Guidewire implementation, upgrade, cloud migration, and managed services engagements.
- Define architecture standards, integration frameworks, and delivery best practices.
- Provide technical leadership across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, and Guidewire Cloud initiatives.
- Review solution designs and guide teams through complex technical challenges.
- Establish scalable and reusable implementation patterns.
Practice Building
- Help build and scale the BlitzenX Guidewire practice.
- Support the growth of the organization to 50+ experienced Guidewire consultants, developers, and technical leads.
- Establish delivery frameworks, technical standards, and quality practices.
- Partner with leadership on capability development and workforce planning.
- Contribute to the long-term growth strategy of the Guidewire business.
Team Development
- Mentor architects, technical leads, and senior consultants.
- Conduct career development discussions and coaching sessions.
- Identify future leaders and actively help them grow.
- Build a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Ensure team members have the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to succeed.
Client Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to carrier technology leaders.
- Lead architecture workshops and strategic discussions.
- Support delivery teams in managing technical risk and driving successful outcomes.
- Build long-term relationships with client stakeholders.
Business Growth
- Support solutioning, proposals, and pre-sales activities.
- Participate in client presentations and discovery workshops.
- Contribute to thought leadership and industry visibility initiatives.
- Help strengthen BlitzenX's position within the Guidewire ecosystem.
Required Experience
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of software engineering, consulting, or enterprise application experience.
- 10+ years of Guidewire experience.
- Multiple end-to-end Guidewire implementation programs.
- Strong experience working directly with insurance carrier stakeholders.
- Proven ability to mentor and develop technical teams.
- Experience leading distributed delivery teams.
Guidewire Expertise
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- PolicyCenter
- BillingCenter
- ClaimCenter
- Guidewire InsuranceSuite
- Guidewire Cloud
- Guidewire Digital
- Integration Frameworks
- DataHub and Reporting Solutions
Technical Expertise
- Java
- Gosu
- Spring Framework
- REST APIs
- Cloud Platforms (AWS preferred)
- Microservices Architecture
- CI/CD
- Enterprise Integration Patterns
Who Thrives Here
- Leaders who enjoy building teams, not just delivering projects.
- Architects who want greater ownership and influence.
- Mentors who are passionate about developing people.
- Problem solvers who enjoy tackling complex challenges.
- Builders who want to help create something meaningful.
Join Us: If you are looking for a role where you can influence strategy, build a high-performing team, work with leading insurers, and help shape the future of a growing Guidewire practice, we would love to hear from you.
