Software Engineer II

Summary

Guidewire is transforming the P&C insurance industry through cutting-edge technology. The Policy Solutions team is driving innovation by creating new cloud-native solutions for insurance companies to accelerate their products to market, improve pricing and risk selection, gain insights into business performance, and deliver the best policy administration experience for the customers.

Are you passionate about building multi-tenant, cloud-native platforms? Do you have expertise in modern Java, microservices architecture, and integration technologies? We are looking for a creative and motivated Software Engineer with a strong technical background to join the team. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with various teams to design and develop scalable cloud solutions tailored to the complex business needs of the P&C insurance industry. Your contributions will play a crucial role in advancing our industry-leading products.

Job Description

What you would do:

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications on the Guidewire Cloud platform.

• Collaborate within agile, fast-paced development teams, delivering product features and enhancements.

• Manage and own CICD pipelines, ensuring seamless and automated application delivery.

• Ensure the scalability, availability, and security of applications, adhering to best practices for cloud environments.

• Proactively triage and resolve code defects, ensuring minimal disruption to production systems and quick issue resolution.

• Maintain secure coding practices and address application security findings, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safeguarding against vulnerabilities.

What you would need to succeed:

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in software development.

• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices, with a solid understanding of multithreading and cloud platforms (AWS or other public clouds).

• Proven experience with Agile development methodologies and a collaborative approach to continuous improvement.

• Experience in managing CICD pipelines.

• Strong foundation in Algorithms, Data Structures, and performance optimization techniques for scalable applications.

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker is a plus.

• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis) is an advantage.

• Familiarity with AWS S3 and Apache Kafka is a plus.

• BS or MS degree in CS or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $174,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Disability Accommodations and Guidewire’s 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 Accommodations@guidewire.com. 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 Accommodations@guidewire.com