Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Guidewire • Bedford, MA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Guidewire’s Product Development & Operations (PDO) organization, the Product Configuration Tooling team builds and evolves the core Application Platform capabilities that power many of the world’s leading P&C insurers. We focus on secure, scalable cloud services and tools that help customers configure and operate their insurance products efficiently, collaborating across global, diverse teams in a flexible hybrid environment. Our work blends modern web technologies, cloud-native patterns, and AI to deliver reliable, enterprise-grade solutions. In this Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer role, you will design, build, and operate critical platform and configuration tooling that underpin Guidewire’s cloud products and automation solutions, including Autopilot Workflow, Business Rules, Document Processing, and lifecycle administration experiences. You will apply modern engineering and AI-agentic development practices to create secure, performant services and UIs that accelerate customer time-to-value and platform adoption. This is an opportunity to solve complex technical problems at scale while directly contributing to PDO’s FY26 priorities around operational excellence, AI-infused products, and data-driven cloud operations—and to Guidewire’s broader mission of transforming how P&C insurers do business through digital, core, analytics, and AI.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building web applications or services across the stack, using at least one modern backend language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, C#, Go, or similar) and one modern frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
• Strong proficiency in using Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Kotlin and ability to adjust or learn other languages if needed.
• Experience with coding agentic environments (such as Claude Code, Codex, and similar tools) and automation tools.
• Strong understanding of both relational and non-relational databases and data modeling; comfort writing or reviewing queries.
• Experience building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Excellent ability to break down ambiguous problems, propose pragmatic solutions, and iterate quickly in a high-paced AI-assisted development environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from different disciplines and geographies.
• A learning mindset and openness to feedback; willingness to dive into new technologies, insurance domain concepts, and evolving AI and cloud capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience building on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container-based deployment (Docker, Kubernetes) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex features across the full stack (backend services and frontend applications) for Guidewire’s core Application Platform and configuration tooling.
• Apply agentic coding tools and support Guidewire's effort to dramatically accelerate development.
• Engineer for quality, scalability, availability, and security in every aspect of the platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient platform capabilities that end-users love, supporting Guidewire's mission of operational excellence and transformative innovation.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Continuously learn about P&C insurance domain concepts, cloud-native patterns, and AI capabilities to design innovative solutions that are technically sound and industry-relevant.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment, including a hybrid model that balances focused remote work with in-person collaboration in our Bedford, MA office.
• Health and wellness benefits designed to support you and your family’s physical and mental well‑being.
• Paid time off programs, including volunteer time off, so you can recharge and give back to your community.
• Market‑competitive pay and incentive programs that reflect your impact and contribution.
• Continual development and internal career growth opportunities, supported by an inclusive culture, leadership that listens, and access to cutting‑edge projects in cloud, AI, and insurance technology.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Company sponsored retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed