Solutions Engineer

Remote

Within the P&C domain, this role supports modernization of the data ecosystem including transition from DHIC (DataHub/InfoCenter) to a CDA (Cloud Data Access) architecture that enables access to Guidewire base tables. The role contributes to building consolidated data assets combining Guidewire with legacy P&C mainframe systems.  Support the phased transition from DHIC reporting structures to CDA-based data access framework.  Experience with Guidewire platforms (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) and familiarity with Guidewire data models.  Experience working with Guidewire DHIC and CDA (Cloud Data Access) frameworks required.  

This position has a wide degree of autonomy, and the incumbent must have the ability to move projects forward based on experience and industry standards.  The position is charged with:

•    Anticipating IT industry future directions and relates it to (Horace Mann) evolving needs This includes evolving enterprise data architecture and Guidewire platform capabilities.
•    Applying expertise for the development, specification and communication of the technology architecture that is applicable to their domain
•    Conforms and contributes to standards and environment needs
•    Flexibility to effectively provide leadership when called upon to provide some project management for single project involving their area of technical expertise
•    Works on multiple projects that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Projects will include Guidewire data integration, P&C reporting solutions, and legacy system data consolidation.
•    Typically works on a defined set of solutions in all lifecycle stages for a particular business domain

This position is a seasoned subject matter expert in multiple technical roles. They must have the capacity to work on multiple projects as project leader or as the subject matter expert.


Challenges
•    Establishing, contributions to and team level enforcement of standards and processes
•    Interweaving technology enhancements into business initiatives
•    Proactively exploiting opportunities to improve the operation’s effectiveness and reduce cost
•    Keeping abreast of changes/innovations in the IT field and applying that knowledge in an effective and timely manner to Horace Mann IT practices
•    Establishing and communicating a cohesive technology direction in partnership with the business initiatives
•    Understanding and communicating how their portfolio cooperates and meets the needs of their business domain
•    Helping establish and communicate the changes needed to modernize the IT systems and business processes while maintaining operations and legacy support

Principle Accountabilities
•    Team conformance and contribution to standards
•    Technical solution planning to meet the needs of their business domain
•    Incorporating technology advancements into existing solutions
•    Communication
•    Team’s delivery of the technical portions of projects

Education and Experience 
Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Information Systems, or other related field, Or equivalent work experience.  4-6 years of IT work experience in multiple IT areas 1-2 years of project management experience.  Must have a commitment to continuing education.  Appropriate industry certification (s) a plus.

Required Competencies
•    Excellent oral and written communication with a strong sense of professionalism and tact.  Must be able to communicate effectively to IT and Business.
•    Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.  Demonstrated record of initiative,  record of initiative, adaptability and decision making.
•    Proven ability to seek out and solve problems; go beyond the obvious to gain performance
•    Strong project management skills and solid team-player

Technology Competencies
•    Experience required with Guidewire CDA and DHIC 
•    Experience preferred with Snowflake data platform and cloud data warehousing.
•    Experience preferred with dbt (data build tool) for data transformations, testing, and documentation.
•    Strong experience with Guidewire platforms with an understanding of the data model.
•    Strong working knowledge of dependencies between software development and infrastructure design.
•    Specific to targeted platform – Expert level working knowledge of development and debugging tools
•    Strong working knowledge of database design and query including advanced SQL development for large insurance datasets.
•    Strong working knowledge of SDLC and Project Life Cycle principles
•    Expert level working knowledge of platform specific code repository products
•    Specific to targeted platform – strong working knowledge of client-side and server-side scripting
•    Strong design and documentation skills using tools and techniques such as pipeline design patterns,  DB design, and infrastructure diagrams.

 

 

Pay Range:

  • $105,200.00 - $147,950.00  

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

 

 

 

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