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Ampstek · 1 day ago

Release Execution Core Technical Staff Engineer(Guidewire)

Hartford County, CT

Contract

Onsite

Lead/Staff

Ampstek is seeking a Release Execution Core Technical Staff Engineer. The role involves mastering technical communication, project management, and Guidewire-specific knowledge to effectively lead technical discussions and manage project risks.

IT Management

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Sangeetha Salem Viswanathan

Responsibilities

Confident Technical Communication - Mastery

Assertive Questioning: Confidence to challenge assumptions and ask probing technical questions

Critical Thinking: Ability to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or potential issues in technical plans

Intellectual Courage: Speaking up when something doesn't make technical sense, regardless of hierarchy

Constructive Skepticism: Questioning proposals respectfully while offering alternative solutions

Technical Advocacy: Defending sound technical practices and pushing back on poor decisions

Cross-Functional Communication - Expert

Technical Translation: Converting technical jargon into business language and vice versa

Stakeholder Management: Communicating with executives, product owners, and external vendors

Documentation Skills: Creating clear technical documentation and decision records

Influence Without Authority: Persuading teams and stakeholders through technical expertise

Escalation Management: Knowing when and how to escalate technical concerns appropriately

Technical Meeting Facilitation - Proficient

Meeting Planning & Structure: Creating agendas, defining objectives, managing time effectively

Technical Presentation Skills: Explaining complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Active Listening: Understanding different perspectives and technical concerns from team members

Conflict Resolution: Mediating technical disagreements and finding consensus

Decision Making: Guiding teams to technical decisions and ensuring follow-through

Project Management - Proficient

Agile Methodologies: Kanban, sprint planning, Scaled, Scrum

Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with development, QA and business leaders

Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating technical risks

Stakeholder Communication: Translating technical concepts for business audiences

Guidewire-Specific Knowledge - Proficient

Guidewire Suite: PolicyCenter

Guidewire Cloud Platform: Understanding of Guidewire's SaaS architecture

Guidewire Development: Gosu programming language, Studio IDE

Integration Patterns: GW Integration Gateway, Bond Integration Interoperabilty Layer, Neighbor applications APIs

Environment Management - Proficient

Environment Maintenance: Automated deployments in TeamCity and related configuration

Monitoring & Logging: Datadog, Watchtower, Grafana

Data Management: Test data management for Guidewire PolicyCenter

Performance Tuning: Application and infrastructure optimization

DevOps & Automation - Proficient

CI/CD Pipeline Management: Bitbucket, TeamCity, Jenkins, Teiko

Scripting & Programming: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Groovy

Version Control: Git, branching strategies, code review processes

Qualification

Guidewire SuiteGuidewire DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline ManagementAgile MethodologiesEnvironment MaintenanceMonitoring & LoggingTechnical CommunicationStakeholder ManagementConflict ResolutionActive Listening

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