[Remote] Duck Creek Architect – Policy Administration Solutions

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Xceedance provides strategic operations support and technology services for insurance organizations worldwide. They are seeking a highly experienced Duck Creek Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of policy administration solutions on the Duck Creek platform, enabling large-scale digital transformation programs for P&C insurers.ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end architecture for Duck Creek Policy implementations, including data model, product configuration, workflows, and integrationsDefine target architecture, solution blueprints, and design standards aligned with enterprise architecture and program objectivesEnsure alignment with Duck Creek best practices, upgrade path considerations, and SaaS constraints (if applicable)Design scalable solutions covering rating, underwriting rules, document generation, and policy lifecycle managementAct as a trusted advisor to client architects, business leaders, and program stakeholdersLead architecture review boards, design workshops, and solution walkthroughsMentor developers, config leads, and junior architectsSupport RFPs, solutioning, and proposal development for Duck Creek programsDrive low-code/no-code configuration approach leveraging Duck Creek Author toolsEstablish configuration design principles, coding standards, and governance frameworksReview and approve configuration artifacts to ensure consistency, reusability, and maintainabilityProvide guidance on product model design and versioning strategyDefine integration patterns across policy, billing, claims, and external systemsGuide implementation of API-based integrations and event-driven architecturesEnsure robust handling of data flows, validations, and transformationsEnsure solution design meets performance, scalability, and resiliency requirementsIdentify configuration or design patterns that may impact transaction response times or system throughputCollaborate with performance engineering teams to optimize rule execution, data retrieval, and service interactionsSkills15+ years of experience in Solution architecture and integration design expertiseHands‑on exposure to; Upstream and downstream integrations; REST APIs, Composed JSON/XML payloads; Integration troubleshooting and impact analysis; Middleware / iPaaS tools (Azure Logic Apps / MuleSoft)8+ years in Duck Creek implementations to include Policy configuration and architectureDeep expertise in: Product configuration; Rules and workflows; Rating, forms, and product models; Transact, User Management, Party Configuration, Express 2.0/ Express 3.0Experience in large-scale transformation programs to include understanding of SaaS architecture and DCOD operating modelKnowledge of; Release cycles & quarterly upgrades; Feature toggles and environment constraints; Tenant based configurations; Impact analysis of Duck Creek releases on custom configurationsBachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or MCABenefitsA collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas drive changeOpportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and a worldwide network of insurance expertsA culture rooted in teamwork, integrity, continuous learning, and client successCareer development opportunities to our members for a well-rounded development throughout their journey with usCompany OverviewXceedance is an insurance company that provides lifecycle, operations, data, analytics, and claims TPA to reinsurance organizations. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://xceedance.com.Company H1B SponsorshipXceedance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 20 in 2025, 23 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 11 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.