Lead Guidewire PolicyCenter Architect

American Family Insurance•Boston, MA

9d•$131,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position drives enterprise architecture solutions, framework, roadmap, program optimization and process engineering in a high-velocity culture by introducing technology, requirements, deliverables, gaps and systems design. Analyzes competitive strategies, architecture frameworks, metrics models, and performance indicators. This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future, including through the OPT/STEM process. Primary Accountabilities Extensive knowledge and understanding of Guidewire PolicyCenter architecture, platform capabilities, and implementation best practices, including experience with upgrades, integrations, infrastructure optimization and scalability design. Accountable for enterprise solution level architecture across technologies and platforms supporting a particular channel, line of business or enterprise function. Designs, architects, develops, integrates, and tests architecture frameworks. Develops architecture strategies (statements of position/direction, principles, reference architectures, etc.) that align to the company's business strategy and influence enterprise technology directions. Researches, engineers, and integrates new solutions. Applies service-oriented architecture principles to meet the organization’s integrity and availability requirements. Performs issue resolution and triage, including determining scope, urgency, and potential impact. Makes recommendations that enable expeditious remediation. Designs, develops, and maintains the enterprise architecture frameworks, systems and solutions. Analyzes architecture portfolios (applications, information, and/or technology) to assess opportunities for improvement and identify changes needed to meet strategic business needs. Develops policies, standards, and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation, and use of technology within the organization. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service. Demonstrated experience communicating and influencing at all levels of the organization from technical IT staff to business executives. Demonstrated experience negotiating complex or contentious issues, reaching consensus, and working through people to achieve goals. Demonstrated experience performing analysis related to technology strategy at an organizational level. Extensive knowledge and understanding of enterprise architecture methods, artifacts, and tools. Extensive knowledge and understanding of software engineering practices, system/software designs, and system deployments. Solid knowledge and understanding of business strategy development, business architecture, and business models as they relate to technology strategy development. Solid knowledge and understanding of enterprise architecture styles, including Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), web and mobile architectures, client/server architecture, business intelligence architectures, messaging and integration architectures, and legacy/mainframe architecture. Licenses: Not Applicable. Travel Requirements Up to 10%. Physical Requirements Work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Working Conditions Not Applicable. Additional Information To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability. Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation. #LI-BC2 American Family Insurance, based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships. American Family Insurance is the nation’s 12th-largest property/casualty insurance company, ranking No. 202 on the Fortune 500 list. American Family has a current ‘a+’ credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a “Standing the Test of Time” company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of ‘A’ or better for at least 75 years. The company offers American Family-brand products through a network of exclusive agency owners as well as nationwide through key strategic partnerships. American Family Insurance also includes Homesite and Main Street America Insurance. The company has approximately 10,500 employees nationwide. Join our Talent Community

Requirements

Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
Demonstrated experience communicating and influencing at all levels of the organization from technical IT staff to business executives.
Demonstrated experience negotiating complex or contentious issues, reaching consensus, and working through people to achieve goals.
Demonstrated experience performing analysis related to technology strategy at an organizational level.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of enterprise architecture methods, artifacts, and tools.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of software engineering practices, system/software designs, and system deployments.
Solid knowledge and understanding of business strategy development, business architecture, and business models as they relate to technology strategy development.
Solid knowledge and understanding of enterprise architecture styles, including Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), web and mobile architectures, client/server architecture, business intelligence architectures, messaging and integration architectures, and legacy/mainframe architecture.

Nice To Haves

Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future, including through the OPT/STEM process.

Responsibilities

Drives enterprise architecture solutions, framework, roadmap, program optimization and process engineering in a high-velocity culture by introducing technology, requirements, deliverables, gaps and systems design.
Analyzes competitive strategies, architecture frameworks, metrics models, and performance indicators.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of Guidewire PolicyCenter architecture, platform capabilities, and implementation best practices, including experience with upgrades, integrations, infrastructure optimization and scalability design.
Accountable for enterprise solution level architecture across technologies and platforms supporting a particular channel, line of business or enterprise function.
Designs, architects, develops, integrates, and tests architecture frameworks.
Develops architecture strategies (statements of position/direction, principles, reference architectures, etc.) that align to the company's business strategy and influence enterprise technology directions.
Researches, engineers, and integrates new solutions.
Applies service-oriented architecture principles to meet the organization’s integrity and availability requirements.
Performs issue resolution and triage, including determining scope, urgency, and potential impact.
Makes recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.
Designs, develops, and maintains the enterprise architecture frameworks, systems and solutions.
Analyzes architecture portfolios (applications, information, and/or technology) to assess opportunities for improvement and identify changes needed to meet strategic business needs.
Develops policies, standards, and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation, and use of technology within the organization.