Senior Software Engineer (Java, Full-stack) @ Guidewire Software

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:

• 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.
• Write efficient, maintainable, and robust code using Java and related technologies.
• 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:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive professional experience (10+ years) working 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).