Zurich North America
Guidewire Architect, Policy and Digital Services Transformation
Zurich North America, Schaumburg, Illinois, us, 60159
Overview
RCIS (a division of Zurich North America), is currently hiring a Guidewire Architect, Policy and Digital Services Transformation. This person will report to the Head of Application Architecture – Crop Technology. This person will have the responsibility of architecting best in class Guidewire digital solutions for agents and customers. This position can work in a hybrid location in either Anoka, MN or at the Schaumburg, IL North America HQ. Responsibilities
The Architect will be tasked with leading the end-to-end solution design, architecture, and delivery of projects and capabilities utilizing the Guidewire Policy Center, Claims Center and Billing Center platform and related technology stack. The Architect will support the application architecture utilized by in-house developed applications, vendor applications and databases and ensure development efforts are carried out using a consistent and quality driven approach and will play an important role in the development and integration of new capabilities into existing systems by continuing to develop target architecture that aligns with existing and new capabilities, business goals and objectives. The Architect will establish design and coding best practices and will ensure that the best practices are rigorously followed. The Architect will also lead and guide a team of architects, developers, and vendor partners in implementing the solution and perform code/design reviews to ensure the implemented code adheres to the design and coding standards. The Architect will also own the preparation and maintenance of architectural and design artifacts like Architecture Specification Document, Data Flow Diagrams, Integration Diagrams, Application Roadmap, Solution Analysis, Solution Alternative Analysis, High Level Design and Detail Design. The Architect will also be responsible for establishing, reviewing, and refining cost and effort estimates. This individual contributor will create and maintain constructive and supportive relationships with Business Partners (BP), Vendor Partners, and other IT resources. The architect will ensure that all projects are initiated within IT's delivery framework and satisfy business needs while aligning to both the IT and Business strategy. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology and 6 or more years of experience in the information technology area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent in information technology and 8 or more years of experience in the information technology area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree in information technology and 6 or more years of experience in the information technology area. Preferred Qualifications
5 or more years of experience as an Architect handling distributor, web-based Enterprise Java architect including 3 or more years in a Guidewire Policy Center or Billing Center products 3 or more years of experience as a Solution Architect/Guidewire Java Architect. 7 or more years of web application development experience. Leading an end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery for at least 2 Guidewire Policy Center Implementation projects. Guidewire Policy Center Configuration and Integration Certifications. (preferably on the Guidewire Cloud Platform). 7 or more years of Guidewire Policy Center Platform experience with hands on expertise in GOSU, PCF, Product Model, Entity/Data Model, Rating & Rating Management, Forms Inference, Validation Rules, UW Issues, Workflows, Administration, Integrations, Messaging, Java, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, SQL. Experience with migrating from Guidewire On-Prem to Guidewire Cloud Platform preferred but not required. Advanced skills associated with software design, modification, implementation and deployment, including object-oriented programming concepts. Working knowledge of Cloud Computing Technologies & Services (Preferably AWS). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Additional Information
Location(s): AM - Anoka, AM - Schaumburg Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: Yes EEO and compliance
Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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RCIS (a division of Zurich North America), is currently hiring a Guidewire Architect, Policy and Digital Services Transformation. This person will report to the Head of Application Architecture – Crop Technology. This person will have the responsibility of architecting best in class Guidewire digital solutions for agents and customers. This position can work in a hybrid location in either Anoka, MN or at the Schaumburg, IL North America HQ. Responsibilities
The Architect will be tasked with leading the end-to-end solution design, architecture, and delivery of projects and capabilities utilizing the Guidewire Policy Center, Claims Center and Billing Center platform and related technology stack. The Architect will support the application architecture utilized by in-house developed applications, vendor applications and databases and ensure development efforts are carried out using a consistent and quality driven approach and will play an important role in the development and integration of new capabilities into existing systems by continuing to develop target architecture that aligns with existing and new capabilities, business goals and objectives. The Architect will establish design and coding best practices and will ensure that the best practices are rigorously followed. The Architect will also lead and guide a team of architects, developers, and vendor partners in implementing the solution and perform code/design reviews to ensure the implemented code adheres to the design and coding standards. The Architect will also own the preparation and maintenance of architectural and design artifacts like Architecture Specification Document, Data Flow Diagrams, Integration Diagrams, Application Roadmap, Solution Analysis, Solution Alternative Analysis, High Level Design and Detail Design. The Architect will also be responsible for establishing, reviewing, and refining cost and effort estimates. This individual contributor will create and maintain constructive and supportive relationships with Business Partners (BP), Vendor Partners, and other IT resources. The architect will ensure that all projects are initiated within IT's delivery framework and satisfy business needs while aligning to both the IT and Business strategy. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology and 6 or more years of experience in the information technology area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent in information technology and 8 or more years of experience in the information technology area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree in information technology and 6 or more years of experience in the information technology area. Preferred Qualifications
5 or more years of experience as an Architect handling distributor, web-based Enterprise Java architect including 3 or more years in a Guidewire Policy Center or Billing Center products 3 or more years of experience as a Solution Architect/Guidewire Java Architect. 7 or more years of web application development experience. Leading an end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery for at least 2 Guidewire Policy Center Implementation projects. Guidewire Policy Center Configuration and Integration Certifications. (preferably on the Guidewire Cloud Platform). 7 or more years of Guidewire Policy Center Platform experience with hands on expertise in GOSU, PCF, Product Model, Entity/Data Model, Rating & Rating Management, Forms Inference, Validation Rules, UW Issues, Workflows, Administration, Integrations, Messaging, Java, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, SQL. Experience with migrating from Guidewire On-Prem to Guidewire Cloud Platform preferred but not required. Advanced skills associated with software design, modification, implementation and deployment, including object-oriented programming concepts. Working knowledge of Cloud Computing Technologies & Services (Preferably AWS). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Additional Information
Location(s): AM - Anoka, AM - Schaumburg Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: Yes EEO and compliance
Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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