Job Description
What you’ll do
Design, build, and maintain full‑stack capabilities for APD (Advanced Product Designer) as well as insurance content transformation that make it faster and safer for insurers to model, configure, and launch products on Guidewire systems, aligned with PDO’s AI‑ and cloud‑first priorities.
Implement robust, scalable microservices and APIs in Java on AWS, using Kubernetes and Docker to deliver secure, reliable, and cost‑efficient cloud services.
Develop intuitive, performant front‑end experiences using JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks that enable business and technical users to configure complex insurance products with confidence.
Leverage AI‑assisted development tools (such as Claude Code or Copilot) to rapidly generate, refactor, and extend code while maintaining high engineering standards, tests, and observability.
Apply enterprise architecture and software design patterns to evolve our systems for reliability, maintainability, and performance, contributing to PDO’s goals for operational excellence and service quality.
Collaborate closely with product management, architects, and fellow engineers in an agile environment to break down complex domain problems, run technical spikes, and ship incremental value.
Contribute to and improve our CI/CD, DevOps, and testing practices (for example, TeamCity, Kubernetes-based deployment pipelines) to support faster, safer releases and higher automation.
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.
5+ years of professional software development experience, ideally in SaaS or cloud-based products.
Strong proficiency in core Java, with experience building and maintaining production microservices on a major cloud platform (preferably AWS).
Hands-on experience with JavaScript or TypeScript on the front end; experience with Python is a plus for tooling, automation, or data-related tasks.
Solid understanding of common enterprise architectural and software design patterns, and proven experience applying them in real-world SaaS applications.
Practical experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices and tools (for example, TeamCity, Git-based workflows).
Proven ability to use AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development while exercising strong judgment around code quality, testing, and security.
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to and defend ideas based on technical merit, and the humility and curiosity to learn from peers.
Preferred
Experience in the property & casualty insurance domain, financial services, or other complex, highly regulated business domains.
Experience with business rules engines or decision modeling, particularly DMN FEEL.
Background in AI/ML development patterns, including prompt engineering, model tuning, or integrating AI services into production systems.
Prior work on configuration or modeling platforms, low-code/no-code tools, or developer/productivity platforms.
BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Your Impact
We believe in clarity and setting you up for success. In your first months, you’ll immerse yourself in architecture and domain, pair with senior engineers to implement features end-to-end, and start contributing improvements to our microservices, UI, and pipelines. As you ramp, you’ll own impactful projects—such as new product modeling capabilities, AI-assisted configuration workflows, or reliability and performance enhancements—that support PDO’s FY26 goals to embed GenAI into products, improve platform efficiency, and ensure every customer realizes measurable value from our solutions.
Over time, your architectural influence, hands-on coding, and AI-driven experimentation will help shape how insurers around the world design products, how our engineering teams build software, and how Guidewire delivers on its mission to transform P&C insurance through secure, scalable, and intelligent cloud services.
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, with a hybrid setup that supports both focused work and in-person collaboration.
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, including upskilling in AI, cloud, and modern engineering practices aligned with PDO’s transformation agenda.
All roles include our in-person orientation process, giving you the chance to connect with colleagues, experience Guidewire’s culture first-hand, and build relationships that support your long-term success.
The Canadian CAD base salary range for this full-time position is $126,000 - $157,000. 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.
