Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Guidewire Policy Center Architect. This role plays a pivotal role in crafting and executing solutions with the platform's latest advancements. With an in-depth grasp of the new features, modules, and integration frameworks of version 10, the architect spearheads technical design, aligns it with business goals and IT strategies, and enhances our Guidewire ecosystem's functionality. Responsibilities: * Design and implement robust, scalable solutions using Guidewire Policy Center v10 to meet business requirements * Translate intricate business requirements into technical solutions within the Policy Center framework * Conduct product modeling reviews, oversee technical design, and configuration for new product rollouts * Stay updated with the latest features of Guidewire Policy Center v10 and evaluate their relevance and utility for the organization * Customize and improve products, user interfaces, workflows, and business rules using Guidewire Studio * Utilize available accelerators to expedite development and reuse established architectural patterns * Oversee application configurations, releases, and software upgrade processes, both minor and major * Maintain development environments and manage coding branches effectively across various product lines * Provide mentorship to development teams, ensuring technical leadership, project allocation, and oversight * Coordinate with stakeholders and lead development teams, both onshore and offshore, to ensure timely delivery of solutions * Use project lifecycle management tools like TFS to maintain transparency in development activities * Collaborate closely with Project Management and Analysis teams for requirement understanding, scoping, and planning * Advise the QA team on potential impacts to facilitate adequate test case development * Manage production applications against KPIs and troubleshoot issues across deployment layers