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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.
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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.
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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