Senior Software Engineer - Application Platform

Overview In this role you will contribute to building Guidewire's next‑gen application platform, primarily backend services, while occasionally engaging with infra and frontend. You’ll use AI coding tools to accelerate development, ensuring quality, scalability, and security. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable platform operations and mentor junior engineers. This position supports Guidewire’s mission of operational excellence, AI and cloud adoption, and transforming how P&C insurers do business. Compensation / BenefitsFlexible work environmentHealth and wellness benefitsPaid time off including volunteer time offMarket-competitive pay and incentive programsContinual development and internal career growth opportunitiesIn-person orientation to connect with culture ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain Guidewire's application platform (backend focus, with occasional infra/frontend work)Apply agentic coding tools to accelerate developmentEngineer for quality, scalability, availability, and security across the platformCollaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable platform operationsSupport and mentor junior engineers to promote continuous improvement and technical excellence Key requirements5+ years in backend software engineering with system design and platform services experienceExperience with coding agents and automation toolsProficiency in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python with ability to adapt to other languagesExperience building APIs, microservices, and distributed systemsStrong collaboration and communication skillsExperience with Kubernetes and infrastructure as codestrong collaboration and communicationmentorship and coachingcontinuous improvement mindsetKubernetesinfrastructure as codeAPIs and microservices