Financial Services - Technology Consulting - Guidewire Digital - Technical Consultant - Manager

FP&A•Akron, NY

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

Insurers across the globe are investing heavily in technology-enabled transformation programs. A number of solution “hot spots” exist today, such as in claims, underwriting, policy and billing. Our ambition is to be the C-suite advisor for insurance technology-enabled transformation programs, recognized by our clients for our insightful thought leadership, pro-activity in meeting their needs and having truly globally integrated capabilities. Typical projects will span the following areas of insurance technology-enabled transformation: Guidewire System Implementation (Policy, Billing, Claims, Digital), Enterprise Data Management, Reinsurance Accounting and Reporting, Operations/Technology Performance Management and Measurement, and Enterprise Technology Expense Reduction. We assist our clients in designing and implementing solutions to improve their organizations' efficiency and effectiveness in the areas of strategy, people, processes and technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant work experience at a Property and Casualty Insurance carrier or consulting firm; or a master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology or a related field with 3+ years of relevant work experience in Front End based frameworks and architecture.
Proficiency in developing and customizing Guidewire Digital applications, including experience with Guidewire Digital Portal, Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter integrations.
Strong understanding of Guidewire's Digital architecture, Micro frontends, Advanced Product Designer, Authentication/Authorization, FIGMA, APIs, and configuration.
Solid experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and frameworks like React or Angular.
Expertise in integrating Guidewire Digital solutions with backend systems and third-party services using RESTful APIs and web services.
Previous application experience in any of the following: Guidewire, JUTRO, REACT JS, Angular, Enterprise Webservices, OneShield, Exigen, MajescoMastek, DuckCreek, FirstBest, Business Objects, Cognos, Informatica, FIGMA.
Proficiency in one or more of the following competencies: System selection and implementation, Guidewire Enterprise Engage and Jutro Digital Platform, Definition of business and technical requirements, Design of business and technology architecture, Application configuration/integration, Data mapping, conversion, migration.
Ability to deliver system implementation through all phases of the project life cycle, including requirements definition, architecture design, conversion and testing; based on a proven methodology.
Experience in implementing best practices of software engineering processes, code review methodologies, and deploying code optimization tools and techniques.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical writing and client presentations.
Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking through a proven ability to research client inquiries and emerging issues related to regulations, industry practice and new application technologies.
Self-motivated individuals who can easily function in a high-demand, performance-driven environment.
Recognize the accomplishments of the team before the individual and are sought after as people developers.
Passionate about problem-solving and helping our clients with some of their most complex issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with management reporting enhancement, business intelligence/decision support, data warehousing/enterprise data design and management, or enterprise application integration.

Responsibilities

Working directly with clients to transform their business problems into technology solutions.
Supporting clients' efforts to make their business units more effective and efficient.
Providing services in connection with the remediation and mitigation of process risk.
Assisting engagement teams through the analysis of specific business requirements for alignment with quick-to-market digital solutions, technology architecture, technology infrastructure design, vendor selection and technology implementation plans that support our clients.
Developing and customizing Guidewire Digital applications, including experience with Guidewire Digital Portal, Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter integrations.
Architecting customized digital solutions that can adapt into existing application eco-system.
Developing and operationalizing Guidewire Digital assets and accelerators, including packaging and publishing them for availability in the Guidewire Marketplace.
Integrating Guidewire Digital solutions with backend systems and third-party services using RESTful APIs and web services.
Demonstrating technical capabilities and engineering skills that support the insurance technology system implementation process.
Remaining current on new developments in services capabilities and industry knowledge.
Lending specific subject-matter knowledge to the design and integration phase of each project, helping to give specificity to the appropriate architecture, data model, system design and interfacing requirements.
Advising clients on a variety of business process services that help identify, assess, manage and measure the organization’s capabilities.
Teaming with client technology professionals or third-party strategic alliances to provide implementation of technology solutions.
Collaborating with client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
Fostering an innovative and inclusive, team-oriented work environment.
Creating POCs for complex design methodologies and providing alternative solution options, working closely with client counterparts.
Performing impact analyses and driving end-to-end solutions across connecting systems.