Mid Software Engineer - Python

📋 Description

• • Join Guidewire Software, Inc., a leader in transforming the insurance industry, as a Mid Software Engineer specializing in Python. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge insurance pricing platform that impacts millions of customers globally. You will be an integral part of a dynamic and collaborative team of approximately 15 engineers, working within agile pods on a modern codebase for a young, evolving product. Your role will involve taking full ownership of the software development lifecycle, from architectural decisions and coding to quality assurance, infrastructure management, and deployment strategies.
• • At Guidewire, we are not just building software; we are crafting the future of property and casualty insurance. Our platform leverages a modern technology stack, including machine learning libraries and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes), to ensure scalability, performance, and security. This strategic initiative is a significant focus for Guidewire, receiving substantial investment in resources and talent. As a Mid Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining this platform, enabling insurers to build and deploy advanced pricing models, ultimately driving higher profitability and greater policyholder satisfaction.
• • Your day-to-day responsibilities will encompass a wide range of challenging and rewarding tasks. You will be involved in the research, development, and maintenance of sophisticated modelling and insurance pricing algorithms, as well as proprietary visualization solutions. This role demands full-stack development capabilities, utilizing both TypeScript for the frontend and Python for the backend. You will analyze complex requirements, propose innovative solutions, conduct technical spikes, build Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and deliver production-ready, well-tested solutions. Furthermore, you will be responsible for supporting, optimizing, and maintaining existing solutions to ensure they meet stringent Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
• • Collaboration and knowledge sharing are core tenets of our team culture. You will actively participate in code reviews, contribute to Request for Comments (RFCs) and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and engage in all agile ceremonies. This collaborative environment fosters continuous learning and improvement, allowing you to hone your skills and contribute to collective success. We foster an environment of radical candor, curiosity, and proactiveness, encouraging team members to challenge the status quo and explore new ideas.
• • The technology stack you will be working with is modern and robust. On the backend, you'll leverage Python 3.13, FastAPI, Flask, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic, and Celery. For the frontend, we utilize React 19, TypeScript, Tanstack, and Material-UI (MUI). Our infrastructure relies on AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and Redis. This diverse stack provides ample opportunities to expand your technical expertise across various domains.
• • We are looking for individuals who are passionate about solving complex technical problems and are driven by a desire to make a tangible impact. You should possess a strong sense of responsibility, a solid work ethic, and a natural curiosity for new tools and technologies. Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling you to articulate complex technical concepts clearly in an English-speaking environment. You should be ready to embrace challenges, work effectively with team members, and contribute to a high-performing team. While the role is primarily remote with flexible working hours, occasional in-person meetings are required to foster team cohesion and collaboration.
• • This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a leading technology company in the insurance sector. You will gain exposure to large-scale cloud-based platforms, advanced algorithms, and a collaborative, international team. If you are a proactive and skilled software engineer eager to make a significant contribution, we encourage you to apply and help us shape the future of insurance technology.