Engineering Manager/Technical Lead - Application Platform

Summary

Join Guidewire’s Application Platform team within Product Development & Operations (PDO), where we drive operational excellence and transformative innovation for the world’s leading P&C insurance software. Our team is dedicated to building secure, scalable, and efficient cloud platforms, collaborating in a culture that values curiosity, continuous improvement, and bold problem-solving. We work in a hybrid environment, leveraging the latest in AI and cloud technologies to deliver measurable value for our customers.

As an Engineering Manager, you will be a technical leader responsible for guiding the Application Platform team to deliver next-generation solutions. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will shape the future of Guidewire’s platform, accelerate AI and cloud adoption, and ensure our products meet the evolving needs of global insurers. We seek a leader who thrives on innovation, values collaboration, and is passionate about building platforms that empower both customers and developers.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable application platform solutions that power Guidewire’s cloud offerings.

• Drive the adoption of AI, and cloud capabilities, ensuring operational excellence and measurable customer value.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to launch new products, enhance platform reliability, and improve service compliance and security.

• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and customer-centricity within the team.

• Manage projects that accelerate the delivery of transformative features, including GenAI integration and advanced automation.

• Champion proactive security practices and operational improvements to meet compliance and reliability targets.

• Support the professional growth of your team through coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.

• 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.

• Demonstrated Java mastery and strong object-oriented design skills.

• Proven experience architecting cloud applications, preferably cloud-native, on modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Demonstrated experience working with AI systems, including integrating AI/ML or GenAI capabilities into production software or platforms.

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in cloud platform or enterprise software environments.

• Strong technical background in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and platform security.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to drive operational excellence and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing team culture.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience with AI/ML integration, cloud-native architectures, and large-scale platform operations.

• Familiarity with the insurance or financial services industry is a plus.

Your Impact

We believe in clarity and setting you up for success. In your first six months, you’ll lead the Application Platform team to deliver key platform enhancements, drive the integration of GenAI features, and improve operational metrics such as reliability and compliance. Your leadership will directly support Guidewire’s mission to deliver secure, innovative, and customer-centric solutions, ensuring our platform remains the trusted choice for global insurers. Over time, your influence will extend across teams, shaping the direction of our technology and the success of our customers.

What’s 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

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