Senior Software Engineer (Java Backend - Microservices, Cloud)

Summary

As a Software Engineer at Guidewire, you're part of a distributed team helping change the face of insurance by creating technology that shapes the future of the property and casualty industry. With over 3000+ team members working on a large-scale platform, your role is crucial in giving insurers the cutting-edge tools they need to take care of their business and customers. Your job involves solving technical and business challenges, writing clean code, and working in an Agile environment. You'll work with GOSU, a statically-typed programming language, to develop robust business logic, integrations, and customizations tailored for Guidewire applications. You'll mentor junior engineers, employ databases, cloud services, XML-based files, to define and configure user interface elements, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience within Guidewire applications.
Guidewire values mastery of individual skills to collaboratively empower millions. If you're eager to make an impact, enjoy teamwork, and like solving complex problems, this role offers a chance to deliver software solutions that impact users worldwide. Join us in this exciting opportunity to be a part of something bigger and futuristic.

Job Description

What you would do:

• Write efficient, maintainable, and robust code using GOSU, a statically-typed programming language, to develop robust business logic, integrations, and customizations. 
• Utilize your advanced Java skills to design, code, and deliver top-notch software applications.
• Lead the design and architecture discussions for complex software systems, making well-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.
• Perform 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.

What you would need to succeed:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Java in software development.
• Proven track record of 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.
• Experience with Cloud Services (e.g, AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experience 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. 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.