Job Description: On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for a Guidewire Business Analyst to assist with Guidewire production backlog management as well as elaboration efforts associated with enhancements. The organization recently implemented Guidewire and an experienced Guidewire Business Analyst is required to assist in gathering, validating, and documenting business requirements to resolve production issues and enhance the platform.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with Guidewire production backlog management as well as elaboration efforts associated with enhancements.
• The organization recently implemented Guidewire and an experienced Guidewire Business Analyst is required to assist in gathering, validating, and documenting business requirements to resolve production issues and enhance the platform.
• The Business Analyst will be expected to provide guidance and recommendations to the organization’s Guidewire product teams based on Guidewire best practices and experience to best address issue resolution.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of Business Analyst experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in gathering business requirements resolving production issues and elaborating enhancements.
• Candidate must have business analysis experience with Guidewire. Do not submit candidates who do not have experience with Guidewire. Expert-level experience with the Guidewire platform would be considered an asset, particularly in the Policy module.
• Knowledge and experience in Guidewire InsureCloud for Canada would be an asset.
• Experience in the Canadian insurance property and casualty industry would be an asset.
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), or other industry-recognized designation/certification.
• Advanced knowledge of techniques in eliciting requirements, including business, technical, nonfunctional, security, and testing requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of various software development lifecycles and project delivery processes (e.g., agile, waterfall).
• Advanced skills in documenting epics, features, and user stories.
• Advanced skill in validation processes (i.e., validating that testing of user stories meets the required acceptance criteria).
• Proficient knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Proficient knowledge of core insurance concepts and principles.
Hourly rate: $80 – $95 per hour.
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About Affinity:
Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long-term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 11028
