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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) Developer / Technical Lead / Architect - Remote to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) Developer / Technical Lead / Architect
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) Developer / Technical Lead to lead the design, development, configuration, and integration of Oracle Insurance Policy Administration solutions supporting Life Insurance products.
This role requires hands-on expertise in OIPA configuration and development, strong knowledge of the life insurance policy lifecycle, enterprise integrations, data conversion initiatives, and Agile delivery methodologies. The successful candidate will work closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Project Managers, Architects, and Development teams to deliver scalable and high-quality insurance technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, configure, and implement new functionality within Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA).
- Analyze business requirements and collaborate with Business Analysts to define technical solutions and implementation approaches.
- Configure OIPA products, transactions, rules, plans, activities, screens, workflows, and business processes.
- Develop and maintain OIPA XML configuration, XSLT transformations, SQL queries, business rules, and custom components.
- Build and support OIPA integrations using Oracle SOA Suite, MuleSoft, REST APIs, SOAP services, real-time interfaces, batch processes, and file-based integrations.
- Design and develop data conversion and migration solutions for converting policies and customer data from legacy administration platforms into OIPA.
- Create data mapping, transformation logic, reconciliation processes, and validation routines to support conversion activities.
- Support the end-to-end Life Insurance policy lifecycle, including:
- New Business Underwriting
- Policy Issuance
- Billing Payments
- Policy Administration Servicing
- Claims Processing
- Disbursements Policy Maintenance
- Integrate OIPA with Claims, Billing, Payment, Document Management, CRM, and Data Warehouse platforms.
- Develop technical design documents, configuration specifications, integration designs, and deployment documentation.
- Perform code reviews, design reviews, impact assessments, and root cause analysis.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and stakeholders to estimate, prioritize, and deliver project commitments.
- Mentor developers and support best practices for OIPA development, configuration, testing, and deployment.
- Support production releases, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and defect resolution.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in Life Insurance technology platforms.
- 5+ years of hands-on Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) development and configuration experience.
- Strong understanding of the complete Life Insurance policy lifecycle from underwriting through policy issuance, servicing, payments, and claims processing.
- Experience configuring OIPA products, transactions, activities, plans, workflows, business rules, and calculations.
- Experience with OIPA XML configuration, XSLT, SQL, and OIPA integration frameworks.
- Strong experience designing and developing integrations using Oracle SOA Suite, MuleSoft, REST APIs, SOAP services, batch processing, and file-based interfaces.
- Experience leading data conversion and migration initiatives from legacy policy administration systems to OIPA.
- Experience integrating policy administration systems with Data Warehouse solutions and enterprise reporting platforms.
- Strong knowledge of relational databases, data modeling, and SQL performance optimization.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and delivering solutions through Sprint-based development methodologies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with Business Analysts, IT stakeholders, Project Managers, QA teams, and business partners.
Preferred Qualifications
- OIPA V11/V12 implementation experience.
- Experience with Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle BPM, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and MuleSoft.
- Experience with Claims, Billing, Payment Processing, and Customer Service platforms.
- Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, and automated deployment practices.
- LOMA certification or equivalent Insurance industry certification.
- Experience with Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), or AWS.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Ideal Candidate
A hands-on OIPA technical leader who can architect, configure, and develop OIPA solutions; lead legacy-to-OIPA conversion initiatives; design enterprise integrations; and partner effectively with business and technology teams to deliver life insurance capabilities across the full policy lifecycle.
Pay Transparency
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $92,408 - $171,125. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and ADD insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.
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Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to Technical Architect duties. A computer science or engineering degree strengthens your case; a general business degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for Technical Architect to document the standard education requirements before your employer files.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Technical Architect roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're targeting employers who have already navigated the DOL certification process for this specific occupation rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Confirm the role meets prevailing wage at your location
Your offer letter salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Technical Architect at the work site's wage level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating to know which wage level your experience maps to and avoid a last-minute LCA certification problem.
Ask about cap-exempt filing routes during interviews
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with research institutions, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Technical Architect roles at hospital systems or university IT departments sometimes qualify, giving you a year-round filing window that cap-subject employers don't have.
Time your job search around the H-1B registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the following fiscal year's cap. If you're on OPT, starting your employer search by January gives you enough runway to receive an offer, clear any background checks, and register before the window closes.
Document your technical specialization for the I-129
Generic job titles invite USCIS scrutiny. Ask your employer to specify your architecture domain in the I-129 petition, whether cloud, enterprise, solutions, or security architecture, and to tie each duty to your degree coursework or prior project experience in the supporting letter.
H-1B Visa Technical Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Technical Architect as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Employers must demonstrate that the position requires this specific theoretical and technical knowledge base, not just general experience. Vague job descriptions that omit degree requirements are a common RFE trigger for this title.
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Search Migrate Mate to browse Technical Architect positions filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already cleared the DOL certification process for this occupation, rather than spending time on employers who haven't sponsored H-1B workers in this role before.
Which architecture specializations are most likely to receive H-1B approval for this title?
Cloud, enterprise, solutions, and security architecture roles have strong approval histories because each maps cleanly to a specific degree field and a defined body of technical knowledge. Roles with blended or undefined scopes, such as a Technical Architect who also handles project management, face higher RFE rates because USCIS may question whether the position truly requires a specialized degree.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer changes the Technical Architect role substantially after I'm approved?
A material change in job duties, work location, or reporting structure can require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving to a different metropolitan area always requires a new LCA certified at the new site's prevailing wage. A promotion to a different job title with expanded duties also typically triggers an amendment.
Can a Technical Architect role qualify for H-1B cap exemption through a nonprofit or university employer?
Yes, if the nonprofit is affiliated with a qualifying institution of higher education or is a nonprofit research organization, it can file outside the annual H-1B cap. Some hospital systems and university IT departments hire Technical Architects under cap-exempt arrangements. Confirming the employer's cap-exempt status before you accept an offer avoids a situation where you assumed lottery protection and didn't have it.