Guidewire PolicyCenter - Solution Architect - Cognizant Technology Solutions

About Us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com. Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a Guidewire PolicyCenter - Solution Architect to join the team of IT professionals in a role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are in search of an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the opportunity for you! Responsibilities: Overall proven ability in IT with 10+ years in implementation of Guidewire product

• Confirmed experience in implementing Guidewire for both personal and commercial lines(ISO) is preferable.
• Validated experience as a Guidewire Application and Technical Architect in customer projects.
• Must have detailed understanding on Guidewire Architecture, Data Model, UI design, processes and events
• Must have strong technical skills and experience in .NET/Java, Web services, APIs etc. as needed in integrations of Guidewire with other systems.
• Strong technical skills in XML, Java and Angular with rich experience in crafting User Interfaces
• Experience in integrating Guidewire product with in-house systems and third-party systems
• Experience in configuring Guidewire is SaaS mode is desirable.
• Defines how the components of the applications relate to each other, and how the new or existing systems will support the business need
• Provides that the application components align with the application architecture and meet application performance specifications
• Identifies and addresses any application and data issues that affect application integrity
• Evaluates and communicates any cross-area or cross-release issues that may change other project areas
• Takes full responsibility of architecture for a large/sophisticated project or multiple projects
• Crafts and reviews architectural decisions for the project
• Builds and reviews estimates for the project and guides estimation for sophisticated projects
• Provides technology domain consultation and technical solution for proposals
• Performs competitive analysis of products and technology under mentorship
• Finds opportunities in accounts and new technology area
• Crafts knowledge/certification artifacts and evaluation criteria
• Mentors in building new areas of proficiency
• Guides or provides technical training in relevant technology areas
• Assists in creation of solutions and other IP artifacts
• Takes complete ownership of technology solution for a project
• Builds a vision, then advises and drives to deliver the vision
• Development and design tasks for this Policy Technical Solution Architect role include:
• Guidewire Manuscripts, inheritance modeling, environment configurations, XSLT
• Transforms, SQL Database queries and procedures, JavaScript, Java, and more.
• 7 - 13 years of Guidewire Policy Center configuration, integration and implementation approach and inheritance design experience. To include production support and new architectures with on premise and On Demand programs
• Experience with the Guidewire Policy and external (non-GW) Billing and Claims integrations is desired
• Experience in key policy related tools are desired: GW Insights, Channel Connect, Turnstile
• Experience working with ISO Commercial Templates is desired Required Qualifications
  • Guidewire Policy Center configuration
  • Guidewire - PolicyCenter
  • Guidewire Ins Suite Fundamental
  • Guidewire Digital Portal
  • Solution Architecture Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for the position is between $100,470 - $181,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
    • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
    • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
    • 401(k) plan and contributions
    • Long-term/Short-term Disability
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law