
Senior Architect, Functional – Professional Services
Guidewire Software
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $155,000 - $233,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
JAVAJ2EEJMSJDBCC#.NETobject-oriented designagile methodologiesscriptingconfiguration management
Soft Skills
consulting skillsleadership skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsproblem-solving skillsdocumentation skillsproject managementteam collaborationcustomer engagementcuriosity
Certifications
Guidewire certification