IT Platform Engineer

- Serve as a Technical Specialist working on Core Specialty's Insurance Platform

(Duck Creek), responsible for the design, configuration, and extension of core

insurance systems supporting Policy, Billing, and Claims workflows. This role

focuses on delivering compliant, scalable insurance products by configuring

platform capabilities, extending business logic, and integrating with enterprise

systems. You will partner closely with product managers, business analysts, QA,

and integration teams to implement rules, forms, transactions, and APIs,

applying industry best practices and modern integration patterns while working

within the insurance platform ecosystem. The selected candidate will be required

to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office / 2 remote) from our Cincinnati, OH

or Dallas, TX office. No relocation assistance is offered for this role. Key

Accountabilities & Deliverables Configure insurance product models—including

lines, coverages, underwriting rules, rating factors, and forms—using platform

configuration tools to meet business and regulatory requirements. Build and

customize transactional behaviors supporting key policy lifecycle events such as

quote, issue, endorsement, renewal, and cancellation. Develop, test, and

optimize rules and logic that automate underwriting decisions and pricing

calculations. Design and generate policy documents and outputs (e.g.,

declarations, endorsements) using XML/XSLT- or template‑driven form

technologies. Design and implement integrations between the core insurance

platform and external systems (e.g., rating services, claims vendors,

finance/GL, document management, data platforms) using APIs and open standards.

Contribute to platform design decisions with a focus on maintainability,

performance, and scalability; conduct peer reviews and mentor junior team

members. Produce unit and integration tests, collaborate with QA on automation

approaches, and support high‑quality releases with minimal defect leakage.

Manage and optimize SQL Server database objects and operational processes,

including batch jobs, data fixes, and environment support activities. Perform

other duties as assigned. Technical Knowledge & Skills Experience configuring or

extending enterprise or policy administration platforms, including transactional

workflows, rules engines, forms, and integrations. Experience designing or

consuming APIs and supporting system‑to‑system integrations. Proficiency with

SQL / SQL Server, including schema understanding, writing and tuning queries,

and supporting batch or operational processes. Working knowledge of XML, XSLT,

and HTML commonly used for document generation, integrations, or platform

customization. Strong collaboration skills with business users, QA teams, and

external vendors. Required Experience & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s

Degree in Information Technology or a related discipline (or equivalent

practical experience). Previous experience implementing, configuring, or

extending enterprise platforms, policy administration systems, or comparable

commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) platforms required. Previous experience with

insurance platforms preferred. Exposure to API‑first, headless, or modern

integration architectures is preferred. Familiarity with cloud or SaaS delivery

models, including upgrade‑friendly design and operational constraints, is a

plus. Demonstrated mentoring or technical leadership experience, including

code/configuration reviews and delivery ownership. Previous experience with Duck

Creek platform strongly preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work for any

employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an

employment Visa for this position. #LI-Hybrid - At Core Specialty, you will

receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and

advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and

long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan;

an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account,

Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program Core Specialty offers a

diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to

mid-sized businesses. From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company

focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting

knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to

meet the needs of its customers and brokers. For further information about Core

Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com. In compliance with the

Transparency in Coverage rule, issued in 2020 by US Departments of Health, Human

Services, Labor and Treasury our health plan’s machine-readable files (MRFs) can

be accessed via www.Cigna.com.