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Technical Solutions Architect roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist program category. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your U.S. employer acts as the host organization overseeing your technical training placement.
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Location: United States - Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Professional Services/Full time/Hybrid
Guidewire’s Professional Services team partners with P&C insurers to implement our cloud platform and AI-powered solutions, reducing implementation effort and accelerating time-to-value. We collaborate with customers and partners to turn product innovations into repeatable, high-quality delivery patterns that drive measurable business outcomes.
As a Services Solutions Technical Architect Intern, you’ll join a hybrid, cross-functional team in Exton focused on services-led innovation for the US Commercial Lines market. You’ll help design and improve tools and Services Solutions that reduce project timelines and increase cloud adoption and customer value.
Working with Solution Architects, Delivery Consultants, and Project Managers, you’ll use coding and AI-assisted development to automate workflows, support integrations and data transformations, and help maintain a prioritized Services Solutions backlog that supports Professional Services delivery.
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What you’ll do
- Help develop or maintain simple tools, scripts, or templates (e.g., spreadsheets, basic scripts) that automate routine Professional Services workflows and improve day-to-day operational efficiency for US Commercial Line Solutions.
- Implement small, well-defined coding tasks (for example, data transformations, simple integrations,) and internal utilities - using languages such as Java, JavaScript, SQL, or Python under guidance from senior engineers.
- Use AI-assisted development tools (for example, code assistants, test generators, and documentation helpers) to prototype improvements, refactor existing code, and document processes in a safe, compliant way.
- Experiment with AI-based automation (scripts, prompts, or small utilities) to streamline repetitive team workflows and propose measurable improvements that support faster, more consistent implementations.
- Support other Solution Service owners by organizing and prioritizing the Solution Services backlog, maintaining clear documentation, and ensuring alignment with overall Commercial Lines Services strategies.
- Document small process issues the team encounters and propose pragmatic, incremental changes to improve business processes and ways of working.
- Participate in agile ceremonies (standups, planning, reviews, retrospectives) and selected field activities (workshops, pilots, go-live support) taking ownership of well-defined follow-up tasks that improve solution adoption and customer outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal Guidewire teams and external partners on clearly scoped tasks that contribute to the development and adoption of USBC Solutions.
- Contribute to knowledge enablement for consultants by drafting or updating quick-reference guides, checklists, and basic training materials for USBC Solution Services.
At 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.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Programming fundamentals in at least one of Java, JavaScript, SQL, or Python, with the ability to implement small, well-defined coding tasks and data transformations.
- Ability to build and maintain simple scripts, utilities, and spreadsheet-based tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
- Comfort learning and safely using AI-assisted development tools (such as code assistants, test generators, and documentation helpers) safely and responsibly.
- Agile basics: familiarity with sprints, standups, planning, reviews, retrospectives, and taking end-to-end ownership of small, low-risk tasks.
- Ability to work with backlog and work-tracking tools (for example, Jira or spreadsheets) to prioritize, track, and report on tasks.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document processes, issues, and how-to guides for a range of stakeholders (engineers, project managers, consultants, and partners).
- Strong collaboration skills and comfort contributing in cross-functional settings such as workshops, pilots, and go-live activities, with reliable follow through on assigned actions.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to break vague ideas into concrete tasks, doing the upfront research, and creating an execution plan with light guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your current role as well as data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Preferred
- Coursework, projects, or internships involving Java, JavaScript, SQL, or Python, especially where you built utilities, integrations, or automation scripts.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools (such as, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, test generators) to assist with coding, documentation, or process automation.
- Prior participation in an agile team or structured group project (university project, hackathon, student tech club), including standups and sprint-style planning.
- Exposure to backlog management and collaboration tools (Jira, Trello, Asana, Confluence, Google Docs/Sheets) for tracking tasks and documenting work.
- Experience creating how-to guides, checklists, or basic training materials (for classmates, open-source projects, campus jobs, or prior internships).
- Any customer-facing or field experience (workshops, user testing, support, tutoring, lab assistant) that shows comfort in listening, capturing notes, and following up on actions.
- Interest in P&C insurance, SaaS/enterprise software, or consulting-style environments.
Your Impact
We believe in clarity and setting you up for success. In your first months, you’ll learn how Professional Services delivers Guidewire’s cloud and AI-powered solutions, then begin owning small, clearly defined tasks across scripting, data transformations, backlog management, and documentation. As you grow, you’ll help the team measure and improve workflows, contribute to AI-driven automations, and refine Solution Services collateral that reduces implementation effort and time while improving adoption.
Your work will support our FY26 ambition to revolutionize services execution, scale AI-enabled offerings, and help insurers successfully transform on the Guidewire platform by cutting implementation effort and time and driving measurable customer value.
What’s in it for you
The people we employ give their all, and in return, we offer flexibility wherever we can, such as:
- Flexible work environment
- Health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off programs including volunteer time off
- Market-competitive pay and incentive programs
- Continual development and internal career growth opportunities
All roles at Guidewire include an in-person orientation process so you can build relationships, immerse yourself in our culture of determination, collaboration, continuous improvement, and bravery, and ramp up effectively in a hybrid environment.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $52,000 - $78,000. Your base pay will depend on your experience, skills, education, training, and location among other factors. All full-time positions or part-time roles working 30 hours or more a week at Guidewire are eligible for benefits that support their health and well-being including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a company sponsored retirement plan. In addition, some roles may be eligible for the annual company bonus plan, commissions, and/or long term incentive awards which are contingent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, company and employee performance.
Disability Accommodations and Guidewire’s Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to Accommodations@guidewire.com. If things do not go as hoped, we invite you to use our appeals process. Guidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the position. The appeals process is the same in either case. Within five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation, or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy, e-mail Accommodations@guidewire.com to make an appeal. Guidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and/or hiring decision, who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days.
About Guidewire
Guidewire 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Technical Solutions Architect
Map your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Technical Solutions Architect and confirm your degree field and years of experience align with its knowledge requirements. Gaps between your credentials and the role definition are the most common reason designated sponsors reject training plan submissions.
Separate the host employer from the visa sponsor
The company offering you the Technical Solutions Architect role is your host organization, not your visa sponsor. A State Department-designated organization like AIPT or Cultural Vistas issues the DS-2019 and monitors compliance. Clarify this structure with every employer before accepting an offer.
Target host employers with documented J-1 hosting history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Technical Solutions Architect roles by employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Prior hosting experience means the company understands training plan obligations and won't stall after extending an offer.
Build a skills-forward training plan before interviews
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan showing measurable skill progression, not just job duties. Draft it before your first interview so you can walk hiring managers through specific technical competencies you'll develop, which accelerates host employer sign-off.
Verify the 2-year home residency requirement applies to your country
Some Technical Solutions Architect placements under the Trainee or Specialist category trigger a two-year home residency requirement, depending on your nationality and government funding status. Confirm your eligibility with the designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued to avoid complications if you later pursue an H-1B or green card.
Confirm the host employer's wage against DOL prevailing rates
Even though J-1 Trainee and Specialist placements don't require a formal DOL wage certification like H-1B, your offered compensation must not undercut prevailing rates. Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark the Technical Solutions Architect wage level for your work location before signing your offer letter.
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Find Technical Solutions Architect JobsTechnical Solutions Architect J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Technical Solutions Architect role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program and seeking a structured placement, the Intern category applies. If you've already completed your degree and have relevant work experience, the Trainee category is the standard fit. Senior professionals with specialized expertise may qualify under the Specialist category, which requires demonstrating unique knowledge not widely available in the U.S.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Technical Solutions Architect position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form, administer the training plan, and maintain regulatory compliance throughout your exchange. The company where you'll work as a Technical Solutions Architect is the host organization. Both parties sign off on the placement, but they play different legal roles.
How do I find U.S. employers who will host a J-1 Technical Solutions Architect?
Use Migrate Mate to search Technical Solutions Architect roles filtered by J-1 compatibility. Many employers are open to J-1 hosting but don't advertise it in job postings, so focusing on companies with prior international hiring activity narrows your list significantly. Once you identify a willing host, you work with a designated sponsor organization to complete the DS-2019 issuance and training plan approval.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect Technical Solutions Architect J-1 participants?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 exchange is financed by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. For Technical Solutions Architect placements under the Trainee or Specialist category, check both conditions before accepting the placement. The requirement affects your ability to change to H-1B or apply for a green card directly after your J-1 ends.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for a technical architecture role?
The designated sponsor requires a structured document showing phase-by-phase skill development, not a general job description. For a Technical Solutions Architect placement, your training plan should outline specific technical competencies you'll gain, such as cloud architecture frameworks, enterprise integration patterns, or client-facing solution design, along with timelines and measurable outcomes. Your host employer and the sponsor organization both sign the final version before your DS-2019 is issued.
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