Remote Duck Creek Manuscript Lead – Policy Modernization

Codinix Consulting Services; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Duck Creek Manuscript Developer to support and lead the enhancement, modernization, and stabilization of Duck Creek Policy manuscripts for Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance implementations.

This role requires deep expertise in Duck Creek Policy, DCT, DCOD, manuscript development, and migration programs, along with strong coordination skills to collaborate effectively with client stakeholders, business teams, and offshore delivery teams.

The ideal candidate will act as a key technical liaison between onsite stakeholders and offshore development teams, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and compliant solutions are delivered across modernization initiatives. Experience with AD (Advanced Development/Authoring) capabilities is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Duck Creek Manuscript Development

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Duck Creek Policy manuscripts to support business, underwriting, and regulatory requirements
• Implement and review updates related to:
  • Policy transactions
  • Business rules
  • Workflow configurations
  • Underwriting logic
• Performance
• Reusability
• Maintainability
• Compliance
• Provide technical leadership and code review support to offshore manuscript development teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve manuscript defects, configuration issues, and production incidents

Duck Creek Policy DCOD Migration

• Act as the onshore technical SME for Duck Creek Policy DCT/DCOD implementations and modernization programs
• Lead and support:
  • DCOD migration activities
  • Manuscript refactoring
  • Functional validation
  • Post-migration stabilization
• Collaborate with architects, technical leads, and client stakeholders to transition legacy on-premise implementations to modern DCOD architecture
• Drive issue resolution for migration-related defects, platform upgrade issues, and system integration challenges
• Support regression validation and production readiness activities during migration cycles

Advanced Development (AD) & Configuration

• Contribute to complex manuscript logic and advanced authoring patterns
• Develop scalable custom policy rule extensions and reusable configurations
• Guide teams on best practices for utilizing Duck Creek Authoring and AD capabilities
• Work closely with integration and QA teams to validate end-to-end policy functionality and business workflows

Onshore Coordination & Delivery Governance

• Serve as the primary onshore technical point of contact for manuscript-related activities
• Collaborate with:
  • Business Analysts
  • QA Leads
  • Delivery Managers
  • Client Stakeholders
• Defect triage sessions
• Release readiness reviews
• Ensure offshore deliverables meet quality standards, compliance requirements, and project timelines
• Provide technical oversight and proactive risk identification throughout project execution

Required Experience

• 7–11 years of overall IT experience
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on Duck Creek Policy development experience
• Strong expertise in Duck Creek Manuscript development and maintenance
• Proven experience supporting DCOD migration and modernization programs in an onshore/client‑facing role
• Experience in Commercial or Personal Lines P&C Insurance environments preferred
• Prior experience working within distributed onsite‑offshore delivery models

Required Technical Skills

Core Technical Skills

• Duck Creek Policy
• Duck Creek DCT / DCOD
• Duck Creek Manuscript Development
• Transaction and workflow customization
• DCOD migration support and stabilization
• Defect analysis and debugging
• Regression testing and production support

Insurance Domain Expertise

• Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance fundamentals
• Experience across the end‑to‑end policy lifecycle:
  • Quote
  • Bind
  • Issue
  • Endorsement
  • Renewal
• Experience supporting underwriting workflows and regulatory‑driven policy updates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Duck Creek Authoring (AD – Advanced Development)
• Exposure to cloud modernization initiatives within Duck Creek ecosystems
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD and release management processes
• Strong client‑facing communication and stakeholder management skills

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced delivery environment
• Strong collaboration skills across onsite and offshore teams
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale Duck Creek modernization programs
• Collaborative remote work environment with global delivery teams
• Opportunity to work closely with insurance domain experts and client stakeholders
• High‑impact role with ownership across technical delivery and modernization efforts