Software Engineer III

SummaryJoin Guidewire's Data Platform and Analytics team in Bengaluru, where we design, build, and operate cloud-native data platforms that empower insurers with mission-critical insights. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to operational excellence, leveraging modern technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. We work in a hybrid environment, blending in-person teamwork with flexibility, and are passionate about driving transformative innovation in the insurance technology space.As a Software Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in building next-generation data and analytics SaaS services that power Guidewire's industry-leading cloud platform. We seek a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in Java, microservices, and cloud-native architectures, who is excited to solve complex problems and deliver measurable value for our customers. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by advancing our data platform's capabilities and supporting Guidewire's mission to transform the way insurers do business.Job DescriptionWhat you'll doDesign, develop, and operate large-scale, cloud-native data platform and analytics SaaS services.Write production-quality code (hands-on coding >90% of the time) using modern Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.Build and maintain real-time stream processing systems and scalable data solutions.Develop and deploy microservices and analytics SaaS offerings on AWS or other public clouds.Own the end-to-end CI/CD process, ensuring rapid, reliable, and secure delivery of services.Champion scalability, availability, and data security for all services you own.Triage and resolve code defects, maintaining high standards for secure and reliable code.Collaborate in an agile, fast-paced environment, contributing to a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI.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 bringRequired: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.6+ years of hands-on software development experience.Strong command of Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and multithreading.Experience deploying applications on AWS or other public cloud platforms.Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and building performance-optimized systems.Experience with relational databases, Redshift, or other scalable data stores.Understanding of distributed systems concepts (consistency, availability, durability, reliability, fault-tolerance, consensus algorithms).Ability to work collaboratively in an agile, fast-paced environment.Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous learning.Preferred:Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks like or Angular.Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.Experience with analytics SaaS solutions and real-time stream processing systems.Your ImpactWe believe in clarity and setting you up for success. In your first six months, you'll design and deliver key components of our cloud-native data platform, contribute to the launch of new analytics SaaS services, and help drive adoption of AI and automation across our products. Your work will directly support Guidewire's mission to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions for insurers, ensuring measurable value and efficiency for our customers. As you grow in this role, your contributions will shape the future of our data platform and influence the broader direction of Guidewire's technology offerings.About GuidewireGuidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.For more information, please visit and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC. Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.