What You'll Do:
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technology solutions
• Evaluate business needs and present technical architecture solutions to both business and IT stakeholders
• Provide thought leadership to guide solution approval, including requirements sign-off, architecture design, staffing strategy, and timelines
• Assist project teams in planning and designing solutions that align with the client's long-term functional and technical strategies
• Architect and guide the development of custom applications built on Duck Creek products and services
• Serve as a key client-facing representative for NLS, building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Mentor and guide development teams on all aspects of the Duck Creek platform
• Ensure solution designs provide a strong foundation for successful implementation by the development team
What You'll Bring:
• Deep expertise in Duck Creek Policy Administration, including components such as Author, Express, Server, User Admin, and TransACT
• Experience with Duck Creek Skins and UI customization
• Experience developing C#-based custom business objects
• Experience working with Duck Creek APIs and Duck Creek Anywhere
• Experience with Duck Creek Data Insights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience working with blended or distributed development teams
• Highly motivated, self-starter mindset with strong teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Commitment to taking ownership of client issues and driving them to resolution
Education & Experience:
• 10+ years of overall industry experience
• 8+ years of experience working with Duck Creek product lines
• Hands-on development experience with Duck Creek toolsets including Author and Product Studio
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of Duck Creek ManuScript components and the ability to translate business requirements into ManuScript inheritance structures
• 3+ years of Duck Creek solution architecture experience, including leading blueprinting and design sessions
• Hands-on experience with Duck Creek Author components (Pages, Forms, Tables)
• Experience with Duck Creek debugging tools such as TraceMonitor, ExampleUtil (including TSV), and Data Tester
• Experience integrating Duck Creek solutions using C# and custom component development
• Hands-on experience with Duck Creek shredding, including IDO
• Experience with Duck Creek Skins technologies including Ext JS, CSS, and XSLT within the Duck Creek Express platform
• Experience working with XML or similar programming languages
• Experience working with Duck Creek product versions and upgrades
• Strong experience with SQL Server including stored procedures, triggers, user-defined functions/types, cursors, and XQueries
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including Agile environments
Additional Requirements:
• Full-time position working primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM local time (occasional after-hours work may be required)
• This position can be remote or based in one of our offices in Springfield, MO; Puerto Rico; or Honduras
• Ability to travel as needed
The Benefits & Perks:
• Competitive salary package with an annual bonus
• Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for internal advancement and career development
• Relaxed office environment with casual dress code
• Company sponsored activities and team building events
• PTO & paid company holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401k with a 5% company match
• Physical and mental wellness program

Department Architecture Role Architect - Policy Locations Springfield, Remote Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time