Technical Consultant, Innovation

As a Services Solution Consultant at Guidewire Professional Services Team in Bangalore, India, you will be responsible for leveraging your expertise in insurance software products, specifically the Guidewire suite, to lead transformative projects for our customers. Your role will involve collaborating with stakeholders to design, develop, and configure solutions that meet the specific needs of insurers and align with Guidewire's existing platform. Key Responsibilities: - System Development: Write, unit test, and maintain code for Services solutions that complement the core Guidewire applications and platforms, following object-oriented design principles. - Configuration Management: Customize software to align with business requirements, ensuring compatibility with Guidewire's existing platform. - Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to design technical architectures that address business problems, utilizing design patterns and best practices. - Integration: Ensure seamless integration of different software tools and platforms within Guidewire's ecosystem, following best practices for scalable and maintainable integration solutions. - Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve issues with configurations and improve performance where necessary. - Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation and system specifications for future reference. - Product Expertise: Learn and master your assigned Guidewire product and pass the required Guidewire certification as a Subject Matter Expert within the expected timeframe. Key Skills: - Languages: Fluent business-level English is essential. - Software Implementation: Proven track record of leading large-scale software implementation projects and expertise in translating complex business requirements into detailed functional specifications. - Configuration and Customization: Configuring Guidewire applications to align with business requirements and setting up products covering the full insurance lifecycle. - Solution Design: Collaborating with business analysts and product owners to understand requirements and develop functional specifications. - System Integrations: Working with integration teams to ensure proper interfacing with other systems. - Testing and Validation: Supporting quality assurance efforts through thorough unit testing. - Maintenance and Support: Troubleshooting issues, providing ongoing support, and ensuring continuous alignment with Guidewire roadmaps and cloud releases. - Documentation and Training: Documenting configuration, creating user manuals, and training end-users on using Guidewire Services Solutions applications. Preferred Skills: - Additional language skills are highly valued for working in global markets. - Transformational Leadership: Ability to consult with clients, lead transformation initiatives, and align business objectives with innovative solutions. - Testing and Validation: Leading user acceptance testing strategy and execution. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field. - 3-5 years of experience in insurance or technology-related roles. - Deep knowledge of the insurance value chain, particularly in front-office and mid-office processes. - Expertise in leading implementation projects and providing innovative solutions. - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence. - Strong communication skills and the ability to work across technical and business teams. If you are interested in this challenging role, apply now and be part of the Guidewire team. Learn more about us at www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.,