Architect

Guidewire Software; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Architect - Functional, where your expertise will lead transformative projects in the insurance sector. This role offers you the chance to work closely with clients, leveraging your skills in enterprise software implementation and agile methodologies. You'll guide a talented team in designing and delivering solutions that meet complex business requirements, all while enjoying a work-life balance in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for technology and a knack for problem-solving, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise software solutions and complex project environments.
• Strong leadership and consulting skills with a focus on P&C insurance.

Responsibilities

• Take technical responsibility for all stages in the software development process.
• Consult with insurance carriers to produce business requirements and functional design.

Skills

Enterprise Software Implementation

Agile Methodologies

Project Management

Communication Skills

Object-Oriented Design

Problem-Solving

Leadership Skills

Technical Knowledge in P&C Insurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JAVA

C#

.NET

J2EE

JMS

JDBC

Job description

We are looking for an Architect - Functional to join our Guidewire Professional Services team, which combines expertise in insurance with software implementation skills to lead strategic transformative projects for our customers.

Job Description

Architect (Functional), Professional Services

The Guidewire Professional Services organization includes business analysts, functional consultants, and technical integration consultants who work together to help customer and SI vendors to implement Guidewire applications at customer sites. Our projects are complex and can last from three months to two years depending on the specific customer requirements. During a project, the team will identify customer business requirements, identify solutions leveraging OOTB capabilities coupled with configuration to meet those requirements, and integrate the Guidewire application to other internal or external systems.

Guidewire consultants are expected to spend up to 50% of their time on-site with the customer business and technical teams. Albeit this role is primarily for the region but there may be an opportunity to work in other regions that Guidewire operates in.

Guidewire applications are highly configurable to the requirements of each customer and require a thorough understanding of the objectives and requirements of the customer.

We embrace Agile development, building mission-critical software using rigorous development practices. Our implementation process is sustainable, work/life balance friendly, and we pride ourselves on a calm, systematic, and rational approach to our business.

To be considered you should have a combination of experience & skills in the following:

1. 5+ years of relevant experience in implementing enterprise software solutions within complex project environments
2. Ability to design, estimate and deliver solutions for medium complexity product gaps and enhancements
3. Proven track record of leading functional / technical areas on implementation projects
4. Ability and experience in communicating effectively with customers, partners and team members at the project leadership level
5. Substantial experience using agile methodologies along with a familiarity with object-oriented design principles and databases.
6. Consulting & Leadership Skills along with industry knowledge of the P&C insurance industry with a focus on policy and/or underwriting
7. Ability to handle project management tasks (Scope Control, Estimating, Budgeting and Resource Management)
8. Interest and ability to travel as needed
9. Curiosity based on genuine love of technology and solving tough technical problems
10. Strong object oriented design, development and test skills with proven patterns knowledge, exceptional documentation skills, and the ability to communicate your thought process
11. JAVA, J2EE, JMS, JDBC OR C#, .NET experience – we do facilitate a technical test as part of the selection process
12. Hands-on scripting/programming/configuration capability in a multi-tier web application environment including conducting peer code reviews
13. Strong personal initiative and ability to personally execute with minimal oversight
14. Fluent in English and other EMEA languages (preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Take technical responsibility for all stages in the software development process for a functional area
2. 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
3. Conduct peer code reviews to ensure optimization of base features and adherence to Guidewire best practices
4. Learn and master your assigned Guidewire product in order to become a configuration resource and achieve Guidewire certification as a Subject Matter Expert
5. Consult with insurance carrier business and technical resources to produce business requirements and functional design documents
6. Partner with client business teams to understand business objectives and integration requirements using both business and technical skills
7. Estimate the effort required to configure the software
8. Coach and mentor junior team members on more complex Guidewire functionality and reinforces best practices
9. Provide exemplary service, technical advice, and guidance to ensure use of base features and best practices

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than