Job Description
What you’ll do
Develop and maintain robust, scalable Spring Boot applications for data processing and analytics.
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.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, efficient, and innovative solutions that align with Guidewire’s 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).
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 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.
0-2+ years’ experience in a Software Engineer or similar role.
Proven experience building and maintaining Spring Boot applications.
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 is a plus.
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
Bachelor’s 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 success. In your first six months, you’ll collaborate with talented engineers to deliver new features and enhancements for Guidewire’s cloud-native data platform, directly supporting our FY26 PDO priorities of operational excellence and transformative innovation. You’ll 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 Guidewire’s mission of delivering secure, scalable, and innovative solutions worldwide.
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
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, you’ll help transform the way the world’s 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 $86,000 - $130,000 . 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 plan. In 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 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
[email protected]. 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
[email protected] 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.
