Duck Creek Policy Architect Job Independence area,Missouri USA,IT/Tech

We're looking to grow our Architecture Team at NLS!

Are you passionate about building innovative insurance technology solutions and leading teams to deliver impactful results? As a Policy Architect
, you’ll play a key role in shaping how our clients leverage the Duck Creek platform to power their business.

In this role, you’ll design and guide the development of custom applications using Duck Creek’s powerful toolset. You’ll work closely with clients, developers, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. Your architectural vision will serve as the foundation for implementation, while your leadership will help guide teams through delivery.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring developers, and being a trusted advisor to clients, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We know you care about benefits and perks, so feel free to scroll down to that section, and then scroll back up to learn more about this role.

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 Manu Script 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 Trace Monitor, Example Util (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…