Senior Software Engineer

Guidewire is searching for a who is passionate about Technical Lead role(Java) all things data, from polishing data under the hood to visualizing complex data sets in mind blowing ways. You will help architect our next generation of data analytics and visualization tools to help insurance companies glean actionable insights into their operational performance.

Who We Are, What We Believe, & What We Build

Guidewire is the market leader that 400+ insurance companies trust to run their critical platform. Every second, we support underwriters crafting policies and agents settling claims. We believe that making a great decision should not require 100 in-house data scientists. Our products range from cyber risk quantification to potent ML sandboxes. We are a post-IPO company with the vision to change insurance. There is a lot to be done!

Who You Are

You are an enthusiastic engineer who is passionate about building high-quality software and leading a great team by improving the customer experience for all of our customers who use our products every day. You have a fine attention to detail and love visualizing data in all forms. You can quickly build new features in an agile environment. You are a self-starter and able to perform with minimal supervision while working alongside intelligent colleagues who've checked their egos at the door in a team environment, communicating effectively with everyone. We've built a strong culture, and we're looking for engineers who can help us maintain it!

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities:
• Lead design and architecture discussions for complex software systems, making informed decisions that align with the company’s technical vision.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks.
• Write efficient, maintainable, and robust code using Java and related technologies.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers by sharing your deep understanding of Java, software design principles, and industry best practices.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other technical challenges within the software applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Java technologies and industry trends to ensure our products remain competitive and innovative.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 9+ years of professional experience in software development using Java/J2EE.Proven track record in designing and implementing complex, scalable software systems.
• Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, object-oriented design, and design patterns.
• Proficiency in working with frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar technologies.
• Experience with web services, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of Cloud Services (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure).Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools like TeamCity, Jenkins, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical discussions.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.