Senior Software Engineer (Java, Full-stack)

Job Description

Summary

• As a Software Engineer at Guidewire, youre 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. Youll work with Java, databases, and cloud services while also mentoring junior engineers.
• Guidewire values mastery of individual skills to collaboratively empower millions. If youre 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.

What you would do:

• Utilize your advanced Java skills to design, code, and deliver top-notch software applications.
• Drive Agile adoption, emphasizing iterative development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate on software architectures aligned with business goals and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Tackle complex challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into features.
• Stay updated on Java, Agile, and technology trends to introduce new solutions.
• Continuously learn, share knowledge, and mentor junior developers.
• If you bring cloud expertise, contribute to designing and implementing cloud-ready solutions.
• If you re familiar with CI/CD concepts, contribute to efficient and automated development pipelines.

What you would need to succeed:

• Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science or related field, with 8+ years of Java development experience.
• Proficiency in Java programming and familiarity with Spring, ORM(JPA, Hibernate) etc.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience in Agile projects.
• Exposure to modern frontend technologies like Angular or React.js
• Ability to design scalable software architectures.
• Strong analytical skills for tackling technical challenges.
• Effective communication and teamwork within cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and experiment with new technologies.
• Willingness to share knowledge and guide junior developers.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools like Teamcity, Jenkins, etc.