Guidewire Product Architect

Position Summary

What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.

At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story.

Position Summary

Understand Business Requirement of Guidewire BillingCenter. Design Solutions based on the product requirement. Develop new screens in Guidewire studio. Configure business rules and business logic in Gosu. Create new data model elements and work on extending the existing data model. Design and develop integration components such as Plug-ins, Event messaging, batch process, Work Queues, Rest and Soap APIs. Perform unit testing. Develop automated tests suite /framework (Gunit). Create or modify front-end UI. Provide estimates for configuration and integration components. Enhancing operational efficiency and impactful solutions within the organization. Fixing defects and incidents. Performance analysis and solutioning of Guidewire BillingCenter.

Mandatory Skills

Domain Skills - Insurance Technical Skills - Guidewire BillingCenter Functional and technical Solution Designing, Development and Unit testing using Gunit. Configuration hands on knowledge in Charge Invoicing, Delinquency, Payment and Credit management, Disbursement management, Write-off, Trouble Ticket and Activity handling etc. Integration components development including Event Messaging, Work-Queue, Plug-ins, Rest and Soap APIs etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and optimize insurance processes using Guidewire BillingCenter. Develop and implement solutions that enhance system functionality and improve user experience. Provide expert guidance on system configuration and customization to meet business requirements. Ensure seamless integration of Guidewire modules with existing systems to streamline operations. Conduct thorough testing and validation of system changes to ensure accuracy and reliability. Monitor system performance and troubleshooting issues to maintain optimal functionality. Facilitate workshops and training sessions to empower teams with knowledge of system capabilities. Document and maintain comprehensive records of system configurations and modifications. Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into actionable solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency and user satisfaction. Oversee the deployment of system updates and enhancements in a timely manner. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure data integrity and security within the Guidewire platform. Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes to align system capabilities with business goals.

Qualifications & Certifications (Optional)

Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience. Possess extensive experience in Insurance domain with a focus on Guidewire and GW BillingCenter. Demonstrate strong analytical skills to assess and optimize business processes. Exhibit proficiency in system configuration and customization to meet specific needs. Showcase ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Have excellent communication skills to facilitate workshops and training sessions. Display strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.

Salary Range: >$100,000

About us Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.