Guidewire Conversion Lead (contract)

August 3, 2026

Overview We are seeking an experienced Conversion Lead to drive end-to-end data migration and conversion initiatives for Guidewire implementations. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Strong Expertise In <ul><li>Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter</li><li>Data Migration</li><li>Product Model Toolkit (PMT)</li><li>Azure Data Factory (ADF)</li><li>Azure Databricks (ADB) for scalable data processing </li></ul>You will lead conversion strategy design, execution, and governance—ensuring high-quality and seamless migration from legacy systems to Guidewire platforms. Key Responsibilities Conversion Strategy Leadership <ul><li>Lead the overall data conversion and migration strategy for Guidewire implementations</li><li>Define conversion roadmap, scope, timelines, and deliverables</li><li>Engage with business and IT stakeholders to align on data requirements and success criteria</li><li>Manage offshore/onshore conversion teams and ensure delivery excellence </li></ul>Data Migration & Transformation <ul><li>Design and oversee ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Azure Databricks (ADB)</li><li>Define data mapping, transformation rules, and validation frameworks</li><li>Ensure data quality, integrity, and reconciliation during migration cycles</li><li>Handle complex data scenarios, including:</li><ul><li>Historical data</li><li>Policy versions</li><li>Claims data </li></ul></ul>Guidewire Integration & PMT <ul><li>Work closely with Guidewire configuration teams, especially Product Model Toolkit (PMT)</li><li>Ensure alignment of converted data with product model configurations</li><li>Support testing cycles (SIT/UAT) with clean and validated data sets</li><li>Drive defect resolution related to data conversion </li></ul>Governance & Quality Assurance <ul><li>Establish and enforce data governance, validation, and audit processes</li><li>Develop and maintain reconciliation reports and dashboards</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements </li></ul>Stakeholder Management <ul><li>Collaborate with business SMEs, architects, developers, and QA teams</li><li>Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for all conversion-related activities </li></ul>Required Qualifications <ul><li>8+ years of experience in data migration/conversion roles</li><li>3+ years in a Conversion Lead or Architect role</li><li>Strong experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter implementations</li><li>Hands-on experience with Product Model Toolkit (PMT)</li><li>Expertise in Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Azure Databricks (ADB)</li><li>Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and SQL</li><li>Experience with large-scale legacy system migrations </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain</li><li>Familiarity with Guidewire DataHub/InfoCenter</li><li>Experience with cloud data architectures (Azure)</li><li>Strong understanding of data governance and quality frameworks</li><li>Agile/Scrum experience </li></ul>The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $48.83/hour - $76.30/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.

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