Guidewire Software · 18 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platform
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
10+ years expGuidewire Software is a leader in providing cloud solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry. As a Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Platform, you will build and evolve the cloud platform, focusing on cloud-native development and automation to deliver impactful solutions for customers.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain highly available, distributed cloud platform services using Kubernetes and AWS as the backbone
Develop microservices, automation tools, and infrastructure-as-code to support the full lifecycle of Guidewire’s SaaS applications
Engineer for quality, scalability, security, and operational excellence, embedding automated testing and observability into everything you deliver
Collaborate daily with engineers, product managers, and architects through pair programming and agile ceremonies to deliver impactful solutions
Drive adoption of best practices in REST/gRPC APIs, service discovery, and cloud-native architectures
Champion cost optimization, security, and compliance in multi-tenant environments, supporting Guidewire’s mission to deliver measurable value and efficiency for customers
Mentor peers, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and responsible AI use
Qualification
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
Minimum 10 years of relevant software engineering experience, with a strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker)
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Golang, or equivalent)
Deep understanding of microservices architecture, REST/gRPC APIs, service discovery, and API gateways
Strong Linux debugging skills and experience with container technologies
Commitment to proven software design principles (e.g., SOLID, Hexagonal) and automated testing
Excellent collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills; a team-first mindset
Experience with distributed tracing, monitoring, and observability in cloud environments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), serverless architectures, and multi-tenant SaaS platforms
Familiarity with cost optimization, security, and compliance in cloud environments
Experience working in agile, fast-paced, and highly collaborative teams
Benefits
Flexible work environment (hybrid in San Mateo)
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
Company
Guidewire Software
Guidewire Software provides core back-end systems software to the global property, casual and worker's compensation insurance industry.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$624.75M2024-10-15Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2012-01-25IPO
2008-03-28Series C· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Mike Rosenbaum
CEO
Alex Naddaff
Senior Vice President
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