PolicyCenter Business Analyst
Apply NowCompany: Stratus Tech LLC
Location: Orlando, FL 32828
Description:
- Must demonstrate expert knowledge on the Guidewire PolicyCenter system.
- Work with major functional areas of the business to understand and document change requests submitted to the IT organization.
- Knowledgeable on integrations with internal and external applications; research any dependencies and work on system design plan with solution architect and developers.
- Review and analyze how changes to the business process and / or business needs will impact technical requirements throughout the system and organization.
- Shepherd ideas through the System Development Life Cycle to ensure new business processes and system changes are documented, developed, tested, and promoted successfully.
- Create Software Requirements Specifications, use cases, technical requirements, wireframes, system flow diagrams, and other documentation for Guidewire configurations and custom software development projects.
- Clarify requirements prior to delivery of documentation to the Application Delivery team.
- Become an expert on Guidewire systems and our system implementations.
- Work with Operations team to triage production issues prior to development involvement.
- Be the liaison between functional leads, development teams and support teams.
- Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) sessions as needed.
- Work with the QA team to ensure test cases are current, correct, and cover alternative paths for existing and new system functionality.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 5 years Guidewire PolicyCenter
- Thorough knowledge of agile methodologies.
- Skilled at writing detailed Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), use cases, and wireframes.
- Strong background using defect-ticketing software (such as Rally, JIRA, etc.) to document software defects for development teams.
- Experience working daily in cross-functional teams.
- Skilled at negotiating consensus among departments that request sometimes conflicting or inconsistent software requirements.
- Proficient using browser web development tools.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work on tasks with competing priority.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Strong analytical skills and a self-starter attitude required.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Familiarity with HTML, XML, SOAP APIs, UX Design
- Homeowners insurance knowledge is required, commercial property experience is a plus.