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Senior Software Engineer

Cloud

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Guidewire

Guidewire

1,001-5,000 employees

Software platform for P&C insurance industry

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$144k - $240kAnnually

Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
Docker
AWS
Go
REST APIs
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • A discerning comprehension of standard REST API / gRPC for data interchange
  • Practical experience with microservices architecture concepts like Service Discovery / API Gateway etc.
  • Linux debugging skills
  • Boundary-pushing software development skills in one or more of the following frameworks & languages: Java / Golang / NodeJS / Python / equivalent
  • Advocate for IaaS abstractions, containers technologies & cloud platforms (like Kubernetes / Mesos / Cloud Foundry / OpenShift, Docker, AWS / GCP / Azure, Serverless)
  • Promote proven architectures ("SOLID"/Hexagonal) and other design principles
  • Methodically approach distributed tracing and monitoring of apps
  • Reinforce sound repeatable automated services
Responsibilities
  • Craft microservices, components, & tools to automate the life cycle of highly available (HA), distributed services and applications on multiple platforms!
  • Engineer quality, scalability, availability, and security in your code
  • Protect your products with the assurances of automated testing
  • Deploy containerized applications to AWS through your Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment
  • Work with highly skilled team members, operations team, product managers, and architects as we collaborate to write code/algorithms, mentor one another and build infrastructure and software that matters

Guidewire provides technology solutions specifically for the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry. Its software platform helps insurers streamline workflows and improve customer experiences by modernizing core systems and transitioning to cloud-based services. Unlike competitors, Guidewire focuses exclusively on P&C insurance, integrating digital tools, analytics, and artificial intelligence into its offerings. The company's goal is to empower insurers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$348.6M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Guidewire's partnerships and integrations, such as with CLARA Analytics and VIP Software, enhance their platform's capabilities and offer clients advanced AI-driven solutions.
  • The company's strategic investments, like backing Indico Data, demonstrate a commitment to innovation and expanding their technological ecosystem.
  • Clients like United Heritage Insurance and MEMIC selecting Guidewire to modernize their operations highlight the company's role in driving digital transformation in the insurance industry.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in insurance technology is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Guidewire's growth.
  • Dependence on the P&C insurance sector makes Guidewire vulnerable to industry-specific downturns or regulatory changes.

What makes Guidewire unique

  • Guidewire focuses exclusively on the P&C insurance industry, providing specialized solutions that cater specifically to the unique needs of this sector.
  • Their SaaS model ensures a steady stream of recurring revenue, allowing for continuous innovation and customer support.
  • Guidewire's strong track record with 1,600 successful implementations and multiple industry awards, including XCelent Awards and a strong position in Gartner's Magic Quadrant, underscores their reliability and industry leadership.

Benefits

Financial: Receive market-competitive pay and incentive programs—because you deserve it! To help future-proof your income, we offer generous support through retirement savings plans.

Health & Wellness: Keep your physical and emotional health in tip-top shape with health insurance for you and your family, an employee assistance program, annual wellness reimbursement, and access to wellness resources.

Flexible Working: Work in an environment where you’ll have the freedom and trust to make an impact, with time for your life outside of work.

Downtime: Relax and kick back through our generous paid time-off programs. Make a difference in your community with three volunteer days each year. Take your own personal day of rest with My Day. We also offer ample paid leave for all new parents.

Continual Development: We encourage self-directed learning, giving you every chance to become a better version of yourself, both professionally and personally. At Guidewire, lifelong learning is here for the taking.

Career Mobility: Your career opportunities are only limited by your own imagination. Guidewire’s community is filled with chances to expand your horizons across any of our teams or worldwide locations.