Senior Architect, Functional – Professional Services

Role Overview

• Take technical responsibility for all stages in the software development process for a functional track.
• Design, configure, test, correct, and document large complex programs and application modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards and tools to achieve a well engineered result.
• Participate in work product reviews.
• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure optimization of base features and adherence to Guidewire best practices.
• Set local or team-based standards for configuration programming tools and techniques, then advise on their application and ensures compliance.
• Investigate and implement tools, techniques, and processes for managing configuration items and verify that related information is complete, current, and accurate.
• Learn and master your assigned Guidewire product in order to become a configuration resource and achieve Guidewire certification as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Consult with insurance carrier business and technical resources to produce business requirements and functional design documents.
• Partner with client business teams to understand business objectives and integration requirements using both business and technical skills.
• Responsible for establishing project related goals and has a significant role in delegating responsibilities.
• Estimate the effort required to configure the software.
• Work with Guidewire product management/development to share configuration concepts and further develop our core product features.
• Provide exemplary service, technical advice, and guidance to ensure use of base features and best practices.
• Handle difficult questions on-the-spot from Guidewire customers, partners, vendors, or other stakeholders.
• Influence customers, partners, peers, and direct reports on standards, methods, tools, and applications relevant to own specialization and able to make appropriate choices from alternatives.
• Exposure to AI-enabled delivery methods, such as code or configuration generation, automation frameworks, or analytics-driven implementation metrics.

Requirements

• 5 -10 years of relevant experience in implementing enterprise software solutions within complex project environments.
• Ability to design, estimate and deliver solutions for complex product gaps and enhancements.
• Proven track record of leading functional / technical workstreams on medium
• and complex-sized implementation projects.
• Ability and experience in communicating effectively with customers, partners and team members at the project leadership level.
• Ability to influence customer and partner decisions.
• Experience in defining and leading a small or medium sized proof of concept (POC).
• Substantial experience using agile methodologies along with a familiarity with object-oriented design principles and databases.
• Consulting & Leadership Skills along with industry knowledge of the P&C insurance industry with a focus on policy and/or underwriting.
• Ability to handle project management tasks (Scope Control, Estimating, Budgeting and Resource Management).
• Interest and ability to travel as needed.
• Curiosity based on genuine love of technology and solving tough technical problems.
• Strong object oriented design, development and test skills with proven patterns knowledge, exceptional documentation skills, and the ability to communicate your thought process.
• JAVA, J2EE, JMS, JDBC OR C#, .NET experience – we do facilitate a technical test as part of the selection process.
• Hands-on scripting/programming/configuration capability in a multi-tier web application environment including conducting peer code reviews.
• 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.

Tech Stack

• Guidewire
• J2EE
• Java
• .NET

Benefits

• 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.