Overview
Skills
Job Details
Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end architecture, design and implementation of Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions
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Define technical standards, architecture principles, integration patterns and best practices across the PolicyCenter program
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Work closely with business teams to translate functional requirements into scalable technical architecture
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Design and develop integrations between PolicyCenter and external systems (billing, claims, third-party services, data hubs, etc.)
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Provide technical guidance to development team on Gosu coding, configuration and integration practices
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Perform code reviews, resolve technical design issues and ensure adherence to architecture guidelines
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Drive performance tuning, scalability and high availability within PolicyCenter implementations
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Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to support testing, deployment and release management
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Provide hands-on support during major releases and production deployments
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Create and maintain architecture documentation, solution design documents, interface specifications, and technical roadmaps
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Provide thought leadership on Guidewire best practices, new features/capabilities and upgrade paths (Cloud/On-prem)
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Mentor and coach developers and solution consultants
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Participate in estimation, planning and risk identification for Guidewire projects
Required Skills
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10+ years of overall IT experience with at least 6+ years of experience on Guidewire products
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Strong hands-on expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter configuration and integration (Gosu, Plugins, Web Services, Messaging)
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Solid experience architecting large enterprise-level solutions on Guidewire suite
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Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE, XML/XSD, REST/SOAP services and integration techniques
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Experience with Guidewire Integration Framework, Batch Processes and PC Data Model
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Proven experience designing API and service-based integrations with external systems
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Understanding of Guidewire Cloud architecture and deployment patterns
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Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps processes (Jenkins, Git, Terraform, etc.)
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Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex architecture issues
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Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to guide cross-functional teams
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery model