At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the tech direction for Guidewire Policy Center and drive innovation in software solutions.
- Company: Join Cognizant, a top global tech company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy health coverage, mental health support, and a flexible work environment.
- Other info: Thriving diverse environment that values creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping technology strategies and mentoring future leaders.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software development with strong Guidewire expertise and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Own the technology direction and roadmap for the technology assets for Contact Billing and Claims.
- Strong understanding of GWCP (Guidewire Cloud Platform) releases and what Intact can leverage.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership and principals to develop and implement strategic initiatives and roadmaps that drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and contribute to maintaining the competitive edge in the market.
- Lead the technical transition to the SAAS version of Guidewire.
- Own the Platform performance, observability, quality, resilience, scalability and other aspects.
- Serve as the technical authority and decision-maker for key architecture and design initiatives, especially those that are of high risk or new technology.
- Act as a Force Multiplier: Leverage your extensive expertise to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the entire engineering team.
- Foster a culture of innovation and excellence by mentoring colleagues, streamlining processes, introducing best practices, and driving architectural improvements.
- Hands-on technical proficiency.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, leveraging technical expertise to own and make strategic decisions and initiatives.
- Promote cross-team collaboration and drive technical direction across teams, functions, and products.
- Develop shared software engineering frameworks, APIs, and toolkits to streamline integration into production applications.
- Define and enforce software engineering best practices, ensuring consistency across model development, deployment, and monitoring.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement and act as an agent of change.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices.
- Coordinate with experts in various technical forums, both internally and externally.
What you bring to the table:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
- Extensive expertise in Guidewire, including in Billing Center and Claims Center, as well as SAAS versions of Guidewire.
- Strong understanding of software architecture principles and system design patterns and AI/ML concepts and frameworks.
- Deep expertise with Angular, Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Database (SQL & NoSQL) and experience with Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and distributed systems.
- Proven ability to design scalable, resilient systems in production environments.
- Extensive knowledge of DevSecOps and observability tools.
- Proven leadership in mentoring software engineers and building global technical communities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country. No Canadian work experience required; however, must be eligible to work in Canada.
Benefits:
- Extended Health and Dental Coverage
- Vision Care
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Mental Health & Counseling Services
- TELUS Health Virtual Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
Guidewire Policy Center Architect in Toronto employer: Cognizant
Cognizant is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on innovation and collaboration, particularly in the fast-paced financial services sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, including access to cutting-edge technologies and professional development programs, all while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Located in a vibrant tech hub, Cognizant offers unique advantages such as networking with industry leaders and participating in transformative projects that make a real impact.
