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Job Summary
We are seeking a Guidewire Functional Architect to lead functional solutioning, requirements management, and delivery for Guidewire PolicyCenter initiatives. The ideal candidate will partner with business and technology stakeholders to define scalable solutions, drive requirements across multiple Agile teams, and ensure successful delivery within the P&C Insurance domain.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead requirements gathering workshops and stakeholder discussions.
· Drive end-to-end functional requirements across multiple Agile pods.
· Translate business requirements into epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
· Collaborate with architects, developers, and QA teams to define and deliver solutions.
· Review solution designs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
· Support PI Planning, SIT, and UAT activities.
· Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and functional deliverables.
· Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and delivery teams.
· Lead and mentor Business Analysts and Functional Analysts.
· Drive process improvements and best practices across functional delivery.
Qualifications:
· 8–15+ years of Guidewire techno-functional experience, preferably across multiple Guidewire platforms.
· 3–5+ years of experience leading functional teams, business analysis, or solutioning efforts.
· Guidewire PolicyCenter ACE Certification (mandatory).
· Strong experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations.
· Experience with requirements management, business process analysis, and Agile/SAFe delivery methodologies.
· Strong understanding of data mapping, integrations, SIT, and UAT support.
· Domain expertise in Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance, preferably Small Commercial Insurance.
· Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
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Applications will be accepted until 10 Jul 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $[139,500 - 164,500] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
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
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
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
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