Senior Architect

at  Guidewire Software Inc

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Senior 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.

• 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 bet 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