Technical Architect

SummaryWe are seeking a Technical Architect who is interested in working on a small team of senior-level consultants to implement our software at Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers.Job DescriptionThe Guidewire Professional Services organization includes business analysts, functional consultants, and technical integration consultants who work together to help customer and SI vendors to implement Guidewire applications at customer sites. Our projects are complex and can last from three months to two years depending on the specific customer requirements. During a project, the team will identify customer business requirements, identify solutions leveraging OOTB capabilities coupled with configuration to meet those requirements, and integrate the Guidewire application to other internal or external systems.Guidewire consultants are expected to spend the majority of their time on-site with the customer business and technical teams. This is primarily a Japan-based role but there may be an opportunity to work in other regions that Guidewire operates in.Guidewire applications are highly configurable to the requirements of each customer and require a thorough understanding of the objectives and requirements of the customer.主な業務内容：日本のお客様と日本語で連携し、システム統合のニーズを理解し、ビジネス要件との整合性を確保し、技術的な課題に対処し、統合設計書を作成します。お客様のインフラチームおよびシステムインテグレーター（SI）との関係を構築し、技術ソリューションを調整します。お客様のニーズを満たすため、Guidewireの統合フレームワークを使用してシステム統合を設計・開発します。Guidewireアプリケーションと外部システム間のデータフローを管理し、データの整合性を確保します。概念実証（PoC）活動を実施し、統合アプローチを検証し、実現可能性を実証します。Guidewireのグローバルチームと連携し、技術的な知見を共有し、統合戦略を調整します。Guidewireでは、好奇心、イノベーション、そしてAIの責任ある活用を重視する文化を育んでいます。これにより、チームは新興技術とデータに基づく知見を継続的に活用し、生産性と成果の向上に努めています。これらの役割は、お客様にとってGuidewire Softwareを代表する存在です。コンサルタントとして採用される方は、お客様と緊密に連携しながら、Guidewireの製品管理部門が製品の長所と短所を常に把握できるよう努めることが期待されます。このポジションには、技術的な適性、ビジネスプロセスの理解、そして顧客対応スキルといった、独自の組み合わせが求められます。必須スキル／経験（全職種）：日本語能力試験（JLPT）1級レベルの日本語能力と日本のビジネス環境に関する理解、そして実証済みの人間関係構築能力英語力（TOEIC 700点以上相当、または語学力検定試験合格）ソフトウェア開発とコンサルティングの経験を合わせて7年以上（うち3年以上）優れたコミュニケーション能力、リーダーシップ、組織力、顧客サービス能力柔軟かつ積極的な労働倫理を持ち、独立して、また少人数のチームで業務を遂行できる能力アジャイル開発の豊富な経験新製品および新事業分野への積極的な学習意欲議論を主導し、顧客の状況に対応し、設計から導入まで技術ソリューションを提供できる能力技術仕様の開発、プログラミングおよび構成による実装、統合ソフトウェアシステムの設計、テスト、導入の経験AIを活用し、自身の業務に適用する能力、そしてデータドリブンなインサイトを活用してイノベーション、生産性、継続的な改善を推進できる能力以下の分野における技術的専門知識：高度なウェブアプリケーションオブジェクト指向プログラミング（Java、C#など）2年以上の経験リレーショナルデータベースおよびクラウドプラットフォーム（AWS、GCP）2年以上の経験求めるスキル・経験：日本における損害保険に関する経験または知識（保険契約、保険金請求、および処理を含む）システムアナリスト/コンサルタントとしての経験Guidewire製品の設計、構成、およびテストにおける実務経験以下のいずれかの分野での経験：1) Webサービス（API）技術（REST、JSON-RPC、SOAP）、メッセージキューなどの最新の統合手法全般 2) ソフトウェア/ネットワークセキュリティに関する一般的な知識を備えた、エンタープライズ統合ミドルウェアおよびマイクロサービスアーキテクチャの開発経験 3) VCS、CICD（Git、Teamcityなど）の経験 4) オブザーバビリティツール（Datadogなど）Key Activities IncludeCollaborate with Japanese customers in Japanese to understand system integration needs, ensure alignment with business requirements, address technical challenges and deliver integration design documentsBuild relationships with customer infrastructure teams and System Integrators (SI) to coordinate technical solutionsDesign and develop system integrations using Guidewire’s Integration Framework to meet customer needsManage data flow between Guidewire applications and external systems to ensure data integrityConduct Proof of Concept (PoC) activities to validate integration approaches and demonstrate feasibilityCollaborate with Guidewire’s global teams to share technical insights and align integration strategiesAt Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI—empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.These roles represent Guidewire Software to our customers. The successful consultant is expected to closely with our customers while making sure that Guidewire product management is kept abreast of product strengths and weaknesses. The position requires a unique blend of technical aptitude, business process understanding, and customer-facing skills.Required Skills/experience - AllJapanese proficiency at JLPT 1 level and understanding of Japan's business environment, with proven relationship-building skillsEnglish fluency demonstrated by TOEIC score of 800–900 or equivalent, or passing a language assessmentOver 7 years of combined experience in software development and consulting, with no less than 3 yearsStrong communication, leadership, organizational, and customer service skillsAbility to work independently and in small teams, with a flexible and proactive work ethic.Extensive Agile development experienceTechnical expertise in:Advanced web applications2+ years of Object-Oriented Programming (e.g., Java, C#)2+ years of relational databases and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)Enthusiastic learner of new products and business domainsAbility to lead discussions, navigate customer situations, and deliver technical solutions from design to deploymentExperience in developing technical specifications, implementing them through programming and configuration, and designing, testing, and deploying integrated software systemsDemonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your role as well as use data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.Desired Skills/experienceExperience or knowledge of non-life insurance in Japan, including policies, claims, and processingSystems analyst/consultant experienceHands-on experience with Guidewire products for design, configuration, and testingExperience in one or more of the following fields: 1) General modern integration methods such as web services (API) technology (REST, JSON-RPC, SOAP), message queues 2) Experience developing enterprise integration middleware and micro-service architecture with general knowledge of software/networks security. 3) Experience with VCS, CICD (Git, Teamcity, etc.) 4) Observability tool(Datadog, etc.).About GuidewireGuidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.