Duck Creek Manuscript Developer

Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Duck Creek Manuscript Developer to support and lead the enhancement, modernization, and stabilization of Duck Creek Policy manuscripts for Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance implementations.
This role requires deep expertise in Duck Creek Policy, DCT, DCOD, manuscript development, and migration programs , along with strong coordination skills to collaborate effectively with client stakeholders, business teams, and offshore delivery teams.
The ideal candidate will act as a key technical liaison between onsite stakeholders and offshore development teams, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and compliant solutions are delivered across modernization initiatives. Experience with AD (Advanced Development/Authoring) capabilities is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities Duck Creek Manuscript Development
Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Duck Creek Policy manuscripts to support business, underwriting, and regulatory requirements
Implement and review updates related to: Policy transactions
Business rules
Workflow configurations
Underwriting logic

Performance
Reusability
Maintainability
Compliance
Provide technical leadership and code review support to offshore manuscript development teams
Troubleshoot and resolve manuscript defects, configuration issues, and production incidents
Duck Creek Policy DCOD Migration Act as the onshore technical SME for Duck Creek Policy DCT/DCOD implementations and modernization programs
Lead and support: DCOD migration activities
Manuscript refactoring
Functional validation
Post-migration stabilization

Collaborate with architects, technical leads, and client stakeholders to transition legacy on-premise implementations to modern DCOD architecture
Drive issue resolution for migration-related defects, platform upgrade issues, and system integration challenges
Support regression validation and production readiness activities during migration cycles
Advanced Development (AD) & Configuration Contribute to complex manuscript logic and advanced authoring patterns
Develop scalable custom policy rule extensions and reusable configurations
Guide teams on best practices for utilizing Duck Creek Authoring and AD capabilities
Work closely with integration and QA teams to validate end-to-end policy functionality and business workflows
Onshore Coordination & Delivery Governance Serve as the primary onshore technical point of contact for manuscript-related activities
Collaborate with: Business Analysts
QA Leads
Delivery Managers
Client Stakeholders

Defect triage sessions
Release readiness reviews
Ensure offshore deliverables meet quality standards, compliance requirements, and project timelines
Provide technical oversight and proactive risk identification throughout project execution
Required Experience 7–11 years of overall IT experience
Minimum 5 years of hands‑on Duck Creek Policy development experience
Strong expertise in Duck Creek Manuscript development and maintenance
Proven experience supporting DCOD migration and modernization programs in an onshore/client‑facing role
Experience in Commercial or Personal Lines P&C Insurance environments preferred
Prior experience working within distributed onsite‑offshore delivery models
Required Technical Skills Core Technical Skills
Duck Creek Policy
Duck Creek DCT / DCOD
Duck Creek Manuscript Development
Transaction and workflow customization
DCOD migration support and stabilization
Defect analysis and debugging
Regression testing and production support
Insurance Domain Expertise
Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance fundamentals
Experience across the end‑to‑end policy lifecycle: Quote
Bind
Issue
Endorsement
Renewal

Experience supporting underwriting workflows and regulatory‑driven policy updates
Preferred Qualifications Experience with Duck Creek Authoring (AD – Advanced Development)
Exposure to cloud modernization initiatives within Duck Creek ecosystems
Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Familiarity with CI/CD and release management processes
Strong client‑facing communication and stakeholder management skills
Soft Skills Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Strong communication and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced delivery environment
Strong collaboration skills across onsite and offshore teams
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Why Join Us? Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale Duck Creek modernization programs
Collaborative remote work environment with global delivery teams
Opportunity to work closely with insurance domain experts and client stakeholders
High‑impact role with ownership across technical delivery and modernization efforts

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