Lead Guidewire Integration Developer

Summary

We are seeking a Partner Solution Sr. Engineer to join the Technology Alliances and Marketplace team, operating at the intersection of Alliances, Partner Sales, Professional Services, Product Management, and cross-functional leadership. This individual will be working with the partner solution architecture team, partner development teams, professional services and Leadership teams. This candidate plays a critical role in ensuring the successful alignment of high-impact partner program initiatives. This is highly technical and hands on role.
This role requires a strong technical skills in areas of SaaS architecture/design, Cloud platform architecture, API and integration skills combined with P&C insurance domain knowledge, Guidewire product knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and coordinate across a broad range of stakeholders across different timezones. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, brings structure to ambiguity, and is passionate about innovation and execution excellence.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Develop a strong understanding of pre-built content and accelerators, ensuring alignment with product and platform standards.
• Validate core services content and Marketplace submissions by collaborating closely with solution and technology partners.
• Lead technical and functional Guidewire integration architecture discussions, both formally and informally.
• Collaborate with partners and internal teams to establish joint technical integration strategies, manage project dependencies and risks, and define success criteria.
• Act as the technical contact for Partner Developers, providing guidance on Guidewire’s products, cloud platform, and technology roadmap.
• Guide and support partner developers and internal product teams throughout the submission and validation process.
• Continuously assess and evolve key areas for improvement, implement scalable solutions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify, manage, and coordinate dependencies and integrations across projects, teams, and systems to ensure smooth execution and alignment.
• Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adapting to shifting priorities and evolving business needs with composure and focus.
• At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI—empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

What you’ll bring

Required

• Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your current role as well as data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• 8 to 11 years of hands-on experience with advanced technical skills in object-oriented programming (Java or C#), relational databases (data modeling/SQL), cloud database services, web UI design and development, data formats (JSON, XML), APIs, and broad application architecture.
• Strong experience with developer tools such as GIT, Bitbucket, TeamCity, etc.
• Proven experience with SaaS platforms and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), including deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
• Significant experience in Guidewire-related projects, with expertise in PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter, and familiarity with Guidewire cloud services such as APD, Jutro, Integration Gateway.
• Experience working on projects for P&C insurance customers, serving as a development lead, and a firm understanding of P&C insurance domain concepts.
• Experience with agile tools and concepts; excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience with Guidewire Data Platform.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, or other project tracking and reporting tools.
• Guidewire ACE certification and/or AWS certifications.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Japanese is a strong plus.

Your Impact

We believe in clarity and setting you up for success. In your first six months, you’ll lead the validation and integration of partner solutions, drive adoption of AI and cloud capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver market-ready products in key regions. Your work will directly support Guidewire’s goals of operational excellence, transformative innovation, and customer-centricity, helping to launch new solutions and expand our global reach. Over time, your leadership will influence the evolution of our platform, the success of our partners, and the broader insurance technology landscape.

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. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.