Software Engineer lll

Join Guidewire's Product Development & Operations (PDO) team in Bengaluru, Karnataka, a center for operational excellence and transformative innovation in InsurTech. We build secure, scalable, and efficient cloud-based solutions with a focus on AI, data platforms, and customer-centricity within a collaborative environment that values curiosity and continuous learning.

Software Engineer III - Bengaluru, India

As a Software Engineer III, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of InsurTech by leading architectural initiatives and driving the adoption of AI and cloud technologies. We are looking for a passionate engineer with strong technical expertise, leadership potential, and a drive to make a significant impact. This role offers an exciting opportunity to tackle complex challenges, mentor colleagues, and contribute directly to Guidewire's mission of empowering insurers globally.

What You'll Do:

• Operate as an entrepreneurial engineer within a dynamic, high-impact team, driving innovation in InsurTech.
• Lead architecture and design discussions, representing the team in cross-company technical decisions.
• Partner with product management and engineering leadership to define and deliver quarterly and annual objectives.
• Develop and ship scalable, cloud-native software systems using AWS, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Champion engineering best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), GitOps, and pair programming to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Employ Machine Learning and Generative AI to enhance user experience and product capabilities.
• Create and maintain robust cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible AI use, leveraging emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a software developer or system engineer.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Go, Python, or other high-level languages.
• Proficiency in public cloud technologies (preferably AWS), containerization, Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, and DevOps practices.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and leadership mindset, with a passion for learning, sharing, and helping others succeed.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with pair programming and agile methodologies.

Preferred:

• Experience with Machine Learning, Generative AI, and modern cloud architectures.

Your Impact:

In your first six months, you will lead key architectural initiatives, mentor team members, and deliver high-impact features aligned with product and business goals. Your work will measurably improve system scalability, reliability, and user experience, supporting Guidewire's mission to empower insurers worldwide. Over time, your influence will extend across teams, shaping our technology and the broader insurance industry.