Senior Business Analyst – (Guidewire PolicyCenter & Insurance)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in Guidewire PolicyCenter and the insurance domain to lead business analysis efforts for policy processing and administration systems.

This role involves working closely with business units, development, and testing teams to define requirements, support system integration, and ensure enterprise-wide consistency.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for complex system enhancements and strategic initiatives
• Translate business needs into detailed and clearly defined specifications
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including business use cases, data flows, traceability matrices, and report mock-ups
• Plan and conduct requirements gathering sessions and stakeholder presentations
• Facilitate review sessions for finalized business and functional requirements to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Build relationships with business units to gain a deep understanding of organizational needs
• Collaborate with technical teams to provide subject-matter expertise and ensure deliverables align with business goals
• Ensure solutions uphold efficiency, consistency, and process effectiveness across products and business operations
• Lead planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing, developing test plans and scripts to validate system functionality
• Work with project leads and stakeholders to ensure timely UAT signoff and successful implementation

Requirements

• 7+ years of business analysis experience, including experience with Guidewire platforms
• Expertise in iterative and agile workflows, with knowledge of SDLC and PMLC methodologies
• Skills in developing detailed business requirements, technical specifications, and user stories
• Background in creating process diagrams, data rules, and re-engineering IT solutions for process automation
• Competency in managing stakeholder communication during interviews, presentations, and negotiations
• Proven ability to deliver clear documentation reflecting deep business and system understanding
• Experience in implementing and supporting claims or policy management systems
• Familiarity with standard project tools including MS PowerPoint, Excel, Project, SharePoint, and process modeling tools like Visio
• Proficiency in analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of leading small teams

Nice to have

• Flexibility to use visualization tools to support data-driven decision-making
• Understanding of UI/UX mock-up tools for prototyping solutions
• Familiarity with insurance reporting and data integration processes
• Showcase of experience optimizing cross-functional collaboration between business and IT units

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)