Solution Architect - Duck Creek

Cognizant North America
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 08, 2025
About Us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com. Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for "Solution Architect - Duck Creek" to join the team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you! Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Education Details: BS or Equivalent Job Location: Chicago, IL (Remote) Roles & Responsibilities: We are seeking a dedicated Solution Architect with 15+ Yrs years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Duck Creek implementation. This role involves developing testing and maintaining software applications that align with our companys goals and contribute to societal advancements. Responsibilities Overall 15+ years experience in IT with 10+ years in implementation of Duck creek product * 10+ Years Experience in implementing Duck creek for both personal and commercial lines(ISO) is preferable. * 5+ Years experience as a Duck creek Application and Technical Architect in customer projects. * 3+ Years experience as a Duck creek Application and Technical Architect in Duck Creek OnDemand version * Must have detailed understanding on Duckcreek Architecture , Data Model, UI design, processes and events * Must have strong technical skills and experience in .NET ,Web services , APIs etc. as needed in integrations of Duck creek with other systems. * Strong technical skills in XML , C# and Angular with rich experience in designing User Interfaces * Experience in integrating Duckcreek product with in-house systems and third-party systems * Experience in configuring Duckcreek is SaaS mode is desirable. * Defines how the components of the applications relate to each other, and how the new or existing systems will support the business need * Provides that the application components align with the application architecture and meet application performance specifications * Identifies and addresses any application and data issues that affect application integrity * Identifies and communicates any cross-area or cross-release issues that may affect other project areas Roles & Responsibilities Takes full responsibility of architecture for a large/complex project or multiple projects * Creates and reviews architectural decisions for the project * Creates and reviews estimates for the project and guides estimation for complex projects * Provides technology domain consultation and technical solution for proposals * Performs competitive analysis of products and technology under guidance * Identifies opportunities in accounts and new technology area * Creates knowledge/certification artifacts and evaluation criteria * Mentors in building new areas of competency * Guides or provides technical training in relevant technology areas * Assists in creation of solutions and other IP artifacts * Takes complete ownership of technology solution for a project * Creates a vision, then directs and executes to deliver the vision * Development and design tasks for this Policy Technical Solution Architect role include: o Duck Creek Manuscripts, inheritance modeling, environment configurations, XSLT transforms, SQL Database queries and procedures, JavaScript, .NET, C#, and more. * 7 - 13 years of Duck Creek Policy configuration, integration and implementation approach and inheritance design experience. To include production support and new Implementations with on premise and OnDemand programs * Experience with the DC Policy and external (non-DC) Billing and Claims integrations is desired * Experience in key policy related tools are desired: DC Insights, Channel Connect, Turnstile * Experience working with ISO Commercial Templates is desired * Experience working with DC Producer is desired. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $100,000K - $181,000K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Salary and Other Compensation: Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.