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Senior Architect

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1. Job Title : Principal Product Architect 2. Job Summary : Serve as a principal product architect for enterprise grade Duck Creek based insurance solutions owning end to end architecture for rating and policy administration guiding product evolution and ensuring scalable secure and high performing platforms in a hybrid work model with day shifts and no travel required. 3. Experience : 14 - 18 years 4. Required Skills : Technical Skills: Duck Creek Rating Duckcreek- PolicyCenter Duck Creek Core Domain Skills: 5. Nice to have skills : Domain Skills: 6. Technology : INS Platform AD & MS 7. Shift : Day 8. Responsibilities : -Define holistic product and platform architecture for Duck Creek rating and policy solutions that align with enterprise strategy and support long term scalability and performance goals. -Drive the end to end design of Duck Creek rating configurations and integration patterns to enable accurate rating outcomes and rapid introduction of new insurance products. -Architect Duckcreek PolicyCenter implementations that streamline policy lifecycle processes from quote to bind and renewal while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. -Design and validate Duck Creek core solution blueprints that balance configurability with maintainability and enable efficient reuse of components across multiple product lines. -Collaborate with product management teams to translate business roadmaps into clear architectural epics and technical capabilities that can be implemented incrementally. -Coordinate with engineering teams to define nonfunctional requirements including performance scalability security and resilience and ensure these are embedded into solution designs. -Review solution designs and implementation approaches proposed by feature teams to ensure alignment with Duck Creek best practices and established architectural guardrails. -Provide hands on guidance on complex Duck Creek rating rules configuration product model structures and reference data design to reduce defects and production issues. -Establish integration strategies with upstream and downstream systems such as billing claims document management and data platforms using robust service interfaces. -Create and maintain architecture documentation such as reference architectures decision records and integration maps to give teams clear and reusable guidance. -Partner with quality engineering teams to define architecture relevant test strategies including performance testing and regression coverage for Duck Creek changes. -Mentor senior engineers and configuration specialists by explaining architectural decisions patterns and anti patterns in the Duck Creek ecosystem. -Engage with enterprise security and risk stakeholders to incorporate security controls data protection practices and audit needs into product architecture. -Optimize cloud or data center deployment patterns for Duck Creek components to achieve efficient resource utilization and predictable operational costs. -Continuously evaluate new Duck Creek platform features and industry trends and recommend adoption strategies that deliver tangible value for the organization and its customers. -Qualifications -Demonstrate extensive experience working with Duck Creek rating including configuration of complex rating algorithms rate books and rating worksheets for commercial or personal lines. -Show deep hands on exposure to Duckcreek PolicyCenter including product definition policy transactions workflows and rules configuration in large scale environments. -Apply strong knowledge of Duck Creek core architecture such as product model data model and integration framework to design resilient enterprise implementations. -Bring proven background of fourteen to eighteen years in product or solution architecture with significant focus on insurance policy administration systems. -Use solid understanding of software architecture principles including domain driven design event driven integration and microservice based patterns where applicable to Duck Creek. -Exhibit proficiency in working with relational databases application servers and integration middleware commonly used in Duck Creek deployments. -Communicate complex architectural concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical partners using structured documentation and visual models. -Operate effectively in a hybrid work model demonstrating strong collaboration skills across distributed teams and comfort with remote first ways of working. -Apply knowledge of agile delivery methods to support incremental delivery of Duck Creek capabilities and to refine architectural direction based on feedback. 9. Job Location : Primary Location :INTNCHNA10(ITIND MEPZ (TBM) SDB 1 -4 SEZ) Alternate Location :NA NA Alternate Location 1 :NA NA 10. Job Type : Principal Product Architect [40SG04] 11. Demand Requires Travel? : No 12. Certifications Required : Duck Creek certification in rating or policy administration preferred plus relevant cloud or enterprise architecture certification such as TOGAF or AWS Architect.


What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

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.

Your path to Cognizant

Wondering what to expect after you apply? Here’s a peek at our recruitment process—and keep in mind that not all candidates advance through every step and the process may vary depending on your role and location.

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Step 1: Application

Find an open role that aligns with your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Consider joining our Talent Community if you don’t find the right opportunity.

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Step 2: Recruiter call

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short introductory call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Interview(s)

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll meet with one of our hiring managers. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final decision

Our hiring team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This process may take some time because we want to get it right—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our teams achieve incredible things when they feel fully supported. That’s why our benefits program is built around the diverse needs of our people—so they can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation is competitive and reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, discount programs, etc.

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Physical and mental wellbeing

Physical and mental wellbeing

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

Your Career, Your Way
Your career, your way

Your career, your way

With 90% of our associates building skills through GenAI training, job shadowing, industry certifications and more, you have everything you need to build a full career.

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Real-world impact

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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