Senior Java Developer – Japanese speaking at Guidewire Software in Bangalore

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Summary You will join Guidewire Professional Services, a collaborative team that helps property and casualty insurers modernize their businesses through cloud-based technology. The team focuses on AI-enabled delivery, automation, cloud adoption, repeatable services, and measurable customer value while partnering closely with customers and systems integrators. You will work in an inclusive, learning-oriented environment shaped by curiosity, innovation, determination, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role contributes to Guidewire’s mission of transforming how the world’s property and casualty insurers do business. As a Senior Java Developer, you will design and deliver dependable backend solutions that support customer implementations, accelerate cloud adoption, and improve delivery efficiency. You will bring strong Java expertise, modern engineering practices, and Japanese-language capability to support effective collaboration with customers and partners in Japan-related engagements. Job Description Job Description What you’ll do Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices patterns. Translate functional and technical requirements into maintainable, secure, and production-ready solutions. Collaborate with Guidewire consultants, architects, product teams, customers, and systems-integrator partners to deliver successful implementations. Contribute to cloud adoption and services-led innovation by improving automation, reusable components, delivery methods, and implementation efficiency. Investigate complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement durable solutions that improve system reliability and customer outcomes. Participate in design reviews, code reviews, technical documentation, testing, deployment, and production-support activities. Communicate clearly in English and Japanese with relevant stakeholders, using your valid JLPT certification and language skills to support effective delivery. 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 5–8 years of professional experience developing Java backend applications. Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful services, and microservices architecture. Experience with software engineering fundamentals, object-oriented design, design patterns, automated testing, debugging, and performance optimization. Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases, version control, build tools, and continuous integration practices. Ability to understand complex requirements, solve problems systematically, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a customer-focused environment. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across distributed, cross-functional teams. Valid Japanese-Language Proficiency Test certification, preferably JLPT N2 or above, and the ability to communicate professionally in Japanese. 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. Preferred Degree preferred in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, orchestration, observability, or cloud-native application development. Experience in insurance technology, enterprise software, system integration, or customer implementation projects. Familiarity with Agile delivery, DevOps practices, event-driven architecture, or messaging technologies. Experience working with Japanese customers, delivery teams, or business stakeholders. Your Impact We believe in clarity and setting you up for success. During your first six months, you will learn Guidewire’s product