Steneral Consulting is Hiring a Hybrid Role || Need Guidewire Policy Center Architect || [New York City, NY] Near New York, NY
Guidewire Policy Center Architect - Independent candidates only (w2/1099/self Corp - Corp must be on their own name)
New York City, NY - Hybrid - Local candidates only
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Responsibilities
Client 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
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