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Role Name: Guidewire Data Architect/ Tech Lead
Location: Orange Park,FL (Onsite)
Duration: 6-12 Months
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Data Architect/Technical Lead with strong expertise in Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) to drive data extraction, transformation, and integration efforts across enterprise data zones. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Change Data Capture (CDA), Snowflake, DataHub, and Enterprise Data Warehousing (EDW) in complex cloud-native environments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Data Extraction & Ingestion
- Extract data from GWCP (KCC, PC, BC) to Rawzone using CDA path.
- Leverage EOR (Extract-Only Region) to populate PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and Claims data to DataHub.
- Ensure efficient, accurate, and low-latency data extraction processes.
2. Schema Design & Data Modeling
- Design new schemas in Snowflake Rawzone to accommodate GWCP data.
- Map and transform schemas to ensure data integrity, consistency, and usability.
- Integrate Rawzone schemas into the Trusted Zone/Vault layer.
3. Data Transformation & Processing
- Develop optimized transformation pipelines from raw to trusted and refined zones.
- Minimize changes to existing Refined Zone, while maintaining compatibility and data quality.
- Implement data validation and reconciliation mechanisms.
4. Data Loading & Integration
- Load data into KSG EDW leveraging new schemas or GWCP Read Replicas.
- Validate, reconcile, and ensure completeness of data loading processes.
- Identify and implement enhancements to EDW and DataHub ODS/extraction layers.
5. Performance Optimization & Monitoring
- Continuously monitor data pipelines, EDW, and DataHub environments.
- Optimize for scalability, efficiency, and performance across zones.
- Enforce data governance and security best practices.
Must-Have Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in data architecture or engineering roles.
- Proven expertise with Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP) Claims, Policy, and Billing modules.
- Strong understanding of Change Data Capture (CDC/CDA) methodologies.
- Experience with Snowflake, DataHub, EDW, and ODS concepts.
- Hands-on skills in data modeling, schema design, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data reconciliation.
- Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and data platform components.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with Kemper Insurance or similar enterprise Guidewire implementations.
- Experience in Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform-based data ecosystems.
- Strong communication and leadership skills to coordinate across business and engineering teams.
Best Regards,
Chetna
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