Java Backend Software Engineer, Guidewire

Policy Solutions

$102-180k

Java

REST API

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

Back-end software for P&C insurance

Job no longer available

Back-end software for P&C insurance

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseInsuranceSaaSDevOpsCloud Computing

Job no longer available

$102-180k

Java

REST API

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseInsuranceSaaSDevOpsCloud Computing

Company mission

To constantly improve, so insurance companies can successfully respond to customer needs in a world where technology and risk are changing dramatically.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Solid foundation in Java technology stack with at least 5 years of experience building enterprise applications
Profound understanding of common data structures and programming best practices
Advocate for object-oriented design principles ("SOLID"/Hexagonal) and proficient in other design patterns
Understanding of micro-services architecture and container orchestration
Experience of designing REST or gRPC based APIs
Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced, agile environment
Rapid adaptability to learn and integrate new technologies
Effective collaboration skills to seamlessly work with team members, product managers, architects, and program managers
Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Alignment with our core values: Collegiality, Integrity, and Rationality
BS/MS in Computer Science (or a related technical field), or equivalent level of demonstrable professional competency

What the job involves

We are looking for a creative and motivated Software Engineer with a strong technical background to join our dynamic team
As a key contributor, you will engage with multidisciplinary groups to build top-notch, scalable cloud solutions tailored for the intricate business domain of the P&C insurance industry
Collaborate with your team to conceptualize, design, and implement Java-based cloud applications tailored for the distinctive demands of the insurance industry
Thoroughly test, fine-tune, and proactively maintain applications, ensuring optimal functionality and performance
Design and implement RESTful APIs for seamless integration with various applications
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices
Leverage Guidewire cloud platform capabilities to deploy the applications
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating them into the development process as appropriate
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, with expected availability during non-working hours

Our take

Insurance is an age-old industry rooted in ancient technology. Despite the substantial power and revenue of these companies, their backend systems have become outdated, leading to rising relative costs. The challenge of modernizing such entrenched systems has been a significant hurdle for many insurers.

Guidewire is at the forefront of transforming Property and Casualty insurance by offering cutting-edge software solutions delivered via the cloud. The company is dedicated to evolving its offerings through close collaboration with its extensive customer base. This intimate engagement helps Guideire refine and enhance its cloud solutions to better meet the needs of it sclients.

Despite its successes in facilitating the cloud transition, the future may see the emergence of insurance providers built on entirely different infrastructures. Guidewire's ability to adapt and leverage its expertise and adapt will be crucial for maintaining its role as a leading technology provider.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

2% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.3)

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Mar 2008

$0.8m

SERIES C

Sep 2007

$24m

SERIES C

Total funding: $24.8m

Company HQ

South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Leadership

Mike Rosenbaum

(CEO, not founder)

Prior to Guidewire, they led Product Management and Go-To-Market Strategy for core CRM products at Salesforce and served in the US Navy as a Submarine Officer.

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