Description
Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Guidewire Policy Center Architect. This role plays a pivotal role in crafting and executing solutions with the platform's latest advancements. With an in-depth grasp of the new features, modules, and integration frameworks of version 10, the architect spearheads technical design, aligns it with business goals and IT strategies, and enhances our Guidewire ecosystem's functionality.Responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust, scalable solutions using Guidewire Policy Center v10 to meet business requirements
- Translate intricate business requirements into technical solutions within the Policy Center framework
- Conduct product modeling reviews, oversee technical design, and configuration for new product rollouts
- Stay updated with the latest features of Guidewire Policy Center v10 and evaluate their relevance and utility for the organization
- Customize and improve products, user interfaces, workflows, and business rules using Guidewire Studio
- Utilize available accelerators to expedite development and reuse established architectural patterns
- Oversee application configurations, releases, and software upgrade processes, both minor and major
- Maintain development environments and manage coding branches effectively across various product lines
- Provide mentorship to development teams, ensuring technical leadership, project allocation, and oversight
- Coordinate with stakeholders and lead development teams, both onshore and offshore, to ensure timely delivery of solutions
- Use project lifecycle management tools like TFS to maintain transparency in development activities
- Collaborate closely with Project Management and Analysis teams for requirement understanding, scoping, and planning
- Advise the QA team on potential impacts to facilitate adequate test case development
- Manage production applications against KPIs and troubleshoot issues across deployment layers
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field is strongly preferred
- 10+ years of Java development experience, with Guidewire Policy Center certification preferred
- 8+ years of experience in Guidewire Policy Center development, including experience as a Technical Lead on at least three full-scale commercial policy product implementations
- 8+ years of experience leading and managing onshore/offshore development teams for Guidewire product implementations
- Demonstrated leadership and post-implementation ownership of Guidewire Policy Center products
- Expertise in Guidewire APIs, Product Designer, GX Model, and integrations
- Proven experience with Guidewire Rating engine and configurations
- Knowledge of Guidewire Renewal API and data migration strategies
- Familiarity with ALM best practices for code versioning, integration, release management, and maintenance of Guidewire Policy Center products
- Experience with Guidewire application partitioning and optimization for performance and scalability
- Proficiency in secure software development practices and architectural standards specific to Guidewire configurations and integrations
- Experienced with Agile SCRUM methodology and tools (TFS, Rally, JIRA, etc.) in a technical leadership capacity
- Skilled in managing DevOps processes, including Builds, CI/CD Pipelines, and Version Control
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at guiding teams to solutions
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Commercial P&C insurance knowledge is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.