Job Description

What you’ll do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 18–20 engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

• Drive the design, architecture, and delivery of cloud-based SaaS products, ensuring operational excellence and security.

• Conduct regular design and architecture reviews, contributing hands-on expertise and strategic direction.

• Champion the adoption of AI and data-driven practices, embedding GenAI and automation into daily operations and product offerings.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that address evolving customer needs and support Guidewire’s mission.

• Manage project priorities, resource allocation, and team performance to achieve measurable outcomes.

• Support the launch of new product categories and international expansion initiatives.

• 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 bring

Required

• 15+ years of Software Development Experience especially in SaaS and/or PaaS

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing engineering teams, preferably in SaaS or cloud-based product organizations.

• Proven track record of leading teams of 15+ engineers, with strong people management and mentoring skills.

• Strong programming experience in Java, Go, Python or any high level languages

• Proficiency in public cloud technologies (AWS preferably), Containerization, Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, and DevOps practices

• Solid understanding of system design principles, distributed systems and architecture

• Strong ability to drive strategic initiatives and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience with AI/ML tools and integrating AI into product development.

• Background in insurance technology or enterprise SaaS platforms.

Your Impact

We believe in clarity and setting you up for success. In your first six months, you’ll build strong relationships with your team, lead critical design and architecture reviews, and deliver key milestones for cloud-based product releases. Your leadership will drive the adoption of AI and cloud technologies, directly supporting Guidewire’s goals of operational excellence and transformative innovation. Over time, your influence will extend across teams, shaping the future of our products and the broader insurance technology landscape.