Guidewire Software

Software Engineer II - UnderwritingCenter

Guidewire Software$103K — $179K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional full-stack software development experience
  • Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices
  • Familiarity with AI/ML engineering and conversational AI systems
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker
  • Deep knowledge of Object-Oriented Design principles
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills in an agile environment

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy cloud-native full-stack applications on Guidewire Cloud
  • Build scalable applications with Java, Spring Boot, and modern frontend frameworks
  • Implement AI agents for underwriting workflows and risk assessments
  • Develop conversational AI chatbot interfaces for natural language interactions
  • Collaborate within agile teams to deliver product features and resolve blockers
  • Proactively address code defects and ensure system reliability
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines for seamless application delivery

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off programs including volunteer time off
  • Continual development and internal career growth opportunities
  • In-person orientation to integrate into the company culture
Full Job Description
Summary

As a Software Engineer (Full Stack) on UnderwritingCenter, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering next-generation AI-powered underwriting SaaS services. We seek a passionate engineer with deep expertise in modern full-stack development, public cloud, and AI/ML engineering, eager to solve complex challenges at scale. You'll work on groundbreaking projects involving LangGraph-based agents, conversational AI interfaces, and sophisticated context management systems that transform how underwriters interact with data and make decisions. Your work will directly impact Guidewire's mission to transform insurance technology and empower underwriters with AI-driven insights and streamlined workflows.

Job Description

What you'll do
  • Design, develop, validate and deploy cloud-native full-stack applications on the Guidewire Cloud platform, owning designs for services within the UnderwritingCenter product area.
  • Build scalable and secure applications using modern Java, Spring Boot microservices, and frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js), adhering to best practices for cloud environments.
  • Design and implement AI agents using LangGraph to automate underwriting workflows, assist with risk assessment, and augment underwriter decision-making with intelligent recommendations.
  • Develop conversational AI chatbot interfaces that enable natural language interactions between underwriters and the UnderwritingCenter platform, designing intuitive user experiences for complex insurance workflows.
  • Collaborate within agile, fast-paced development teams, delivering product features and enhancements while consistently helping teammates overcome obstacles, resolve blockers, and complete work tasks to ensure overall team progress.
  • Proactively triage and resolve code defects, ensuring minimal disruption to production systems and quick issue resolution. Serve as an expert on-call/support engineer for the team.
  • Maintain secure coding practices and address application security findings, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safeguarding against vulnerabilities.
  • Manage and own CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless and automated application delivery with exemplary release processes for complex product deployments.


What you'll bring
  • 2+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development, with demonstrated progression in technical leadership and the ability to deliver multi-quarter projects within a team or pod.
  • 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.
  • Strong interest in AI/ML engineering and eagerness to work with LLMs, agent frameworks, and conversational AI systems.
  • Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices, with a solid understanding of multithreading and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
  • Deep knowledge of Object-Oriented Design using SOLID and Hexagonal design principles.
  • Proven experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, OpenSearch).
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration.
  • Strong foundation in Algorithms, Data Structures, and performance optimization techniques for scalable applications.
  • Strong understanding of Unit/Integration Testing, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, thriving in a highly cross-functional, agile environment.
  • BS or MS degree in CS or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


Your Impact

We believe in clarity and setting you up for success. In your first six months, you'll lead the design and delivery of AI-powered features for UnderwritingCenter, collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch innovative solutions that streamline underwriting workflows. Your contributions will drive measurable improvements in customer value, operational efficiency, and adoption of Guidewire's cloud and AI platforms. Over time, your work will influence the direction of our products and help shape the future of insurance technology.

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
  • 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.


All new hires participate in our in-person orientation process to ensure a strong start and connection to our unique culture.

As part of Guidewire's PDO, you will contribute to our wider mission of delivering operational excellence and transformative innovation, with a strong focus on AI, cloud, and data platform adoption-ensuring our solutions deliver measurable value and efficiency for customers worldwide.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $103,000 - $179,000. 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.

About Guidewire Software

Guidewire Software, Inc. provides software products for property and casualty insurers worldwide. The company offers Guidewire InsuranceSuite comprising Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter applications. It also provides Guidewire InsuranceNow, a cloud-based platform, which offers policy, billing, and claims management functionality to insurers that prefer to subscribe to a cloud-based solution. In addition, the company offers Guidewire Underwriting Management, a cloud-based integrated business application; Guidewire Rating Management that enables insurers to address the pricing needs; Guidewire Reinsurance Management, a cloud-based application that helps insurers to manage their reinsurance activities; and Guidewire Client Data Management, a cloud-based application, which provides customer data management capabilities. Further, it provides Guidewire Product Content Management that provides software tools and standards-based line-of-business templates to introduce and modify products; Guidewire AppReader, a natural language processing tool; Guidewire ClaimCanvas, a claim fraud detection and investigation solution; Guidewire ClaimCenter Test Automation, a testing solution for ClaimCenter; Guidewire PolicyCenter Test Automation, a testing solution for PolicyCenter; and Guidewire DevConnect, a developer environment that offers tools to develop and support integration applications. Additionally, the company offers implementation and integration, maintenance support, and professional services, as well as Guidewire Live, a cloud-based analytics platform. It sells its products primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
Learn more about Guidewire Software
Size
2,942 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$21.1 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$761.6 million
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