Senior Manager (software Engineering)

Guidewire InsuranceSuite

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15+ years software development experience
6-8+ years people management experience
Leading platform engineering pods
** Guidewire InsuranceSuite is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead and develop high-performing Platform Engineering teams focused on delivering scalable cloud platform capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and people management, particularly in SaaS and cloud environments, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. **

Job Summary

  • You will lead a high-performing Platform Engineering POD accountable for building resilient and scalable cloud platform capabilities on AWS.
  • The role requires guiding technical direction across SaaS and platform services while partnering with senior engineers to make architectural decisions.
  • You are expected to model Guidewire's culture of curiosity and responsible use of AI to improve team productivity and outcomes.

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** Guidewire InsuranceSuite is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead and develop high-performing Platform Engineering teams focused on delivering scalable cloud platform capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and people management, particularly in SaaS and cloud environments, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years software development experience
  • 6-8+ years people management experience
  • Leading Platform Engineering PODs
  • Java Go Python programming skills
  • AWS multi-tenant SaaS architecture
  • Kubernetes Docker Terraform CI/CD

Nice-to-have

  • Embracing AI for productivity
  • Bias for action and continuous improvement
  • API-first design and GitOps practices
  • Observability and cost-efficiency focus
  • Inclusive leadership style

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years software development experience
  • 6-8+ years people management experience
  • Proven experience leading Platform Engineering teams
  • Hands-on Java/Go/Python coding background
  • Deep understanding of public cloud SaaS architectures

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