Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Guidewires Cloud Data Platform team a group dedicated to building and operating our enterprise-grade cloud-native data and analytics platform. We enable mission-critical insights and decision-making for P&C insurers by processing billions of real-time data points using the latest in Big Data and cloud technologies. Our collaborative innovative environment values curiosity technical excellence and a passion for solving complex challenges.

As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing scalable data platforms and analytics SaaS services in the public cloud. We seek expertise in the modern Big Data stack and distributed systems to help us deliver transformative innovation and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to shape the future of insurance technology working on projects that drive measurable value and efficiency for our customers and support Guidewires mission to transform the industry through AI cloud and data platform adoption.

Job Description

What youll do

Design build and operate cloud-native enterprise-grade data platforms and analytics SaaS offerings using technologies such as Spark Iceberg Kafka AWS Redshift and AWS EMR.

Develop and maintain robust scalable Spring Boot applications for data processing and analytics.

Architect and implement large-scale distributed systems ensuring high reliability fault-tolerance and performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure efficient and innovative solutions that align with Guidewires product and customer goals.

Drive adoption of AI cloud and data platform capabilities contributing to transformative innovation and operational excellence within Product Development and Operations (PDO).

Mentor and support team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring.

At Guidewire we foster a culture of curiosity innovation and responsible use of AIempowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

What youll bring

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 years experience in a Senior Software Engineer or similar role within a data platform / data engineering team.

Proven experience building and maintaining Spring Boot applications.

Extensive experience with Big Data and distributed systems.

Strong ability to design and implement large-scale distributed systems.

Prior experience with Spark Iceberg Kafka AWS Redshift AWS EMR and other modern Big Data stack technologies in the public cloud.

Excellent programming skills in Java and SQL.

Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts (consistency availability durability reliability fault-tolerance consensus algorithms).

Strong grasp of algorithms data structures and performance optimization techniques.

Eagerness to learn new technologies and a passion for innovation.

Comfortable working with Kubernetes AWS Docker and Terraform / CloudFormation.

Preferred

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience in the insurance or SaaS industry.

Familiarity with additional cloud platforms or data engineering tools.

Your Impact

We believe in clarity and setting you up for your first six months youll collaborate with talented engineers to deliver new features and enhancements for Guidewires cloud-native data platform directly supporting our FY26 PDO priorities of operational excellence and transformative innovation. Youll help launch and scale AI-powered analytics solutions improve platform reliability and drive measurable value for our customers. Your work will influence the future of insurance technology empower customers with actionable insights and contribute to Guidewires mission of delivering secure scalable and innovative solutions worldwide.

Whats in it for you

The people we employ give their all and in return we offer flexibility wherever we can such as :

Flexible work environment

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off programs including volunteer time off

Market-competitive pay and incentive programs

Continual development and internal career growth opportunities

All new hires participate in our in-person orientation process to ensure a strong start and connection to our unique culture.

At Guidewire youll help transform the way the worlds P&C insurers do business contributing to our wider mission of delivering innovative data-driven and customer-centric solutions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $148000 - $222000 . Your base pay will depend on your experience skills education training and location among other factors. All full-time positions or part-time roles working 30 hours or more a week at Guidewire are eligible for benefits that support their health and well-being including health dental and vision insurance paid time off and a company sponsored retirement addition some roles may be eligible for the annual company bonus plan commissions and / or long term incentive awards which are contingent on a variety of factors including but not limited to company and employee performance.

Disability Accommodations and Guidewires Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to If things do not go as hoped we invite you to use our appeals process. Guidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the position. The appeals process is the same in either case. Within five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy e-mail to make an appeal. Guidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and / or hiring decision who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days.

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 and follow us on Twitter : @GuidewirePandC.

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 its applicable to the position.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Spring,.NET,C / C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,AWS,Data Structures,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1