Senior Java Developer – Japanese speaking
Guidewire SoftwareResponsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
- Translate functional and technical requirements into secure, maintainable, production-ready solutions.
- Collaborate with consultants, architects, product teams, customers, and systems-integrator partners on implementations.
- Improve automation, reusable components, delivery methods, and implementation efficiency to support cloud adoption.
- Investigate complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement durable reliability improvements.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, technical documentation, testing, deployment, and production-support activities.
- Communicate professionally in English and Japanese with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to AI-enabled, repeatable services and data-driven productivity improvements.
Requirements
- 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 object-oriented design, design patterns, automated testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
- Experience 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 across distributed, cross-functional teams.
- Valid Japanese-Language Proficiency Test certification, preferably JLPT N2 or above, with professional Japanese communication ability.
- Ability to apply AI and data-driven insights to improve innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.
- Degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related discipline is preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
- Preferred experience includes cloud platforms, containerization, orchestration, observability, cloud-native application development, insurance technology, enterprise software, system integration, customer implementations, Agile delivery, DevOps practices, event-driven architecture, messaging technologies, and Japanese customer or delivery teams.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment.
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Paid time off programs, including volunteer time off.
- Volunteer time off is included in the paid time off programs.
- Market-competitive pay and incentive programs.
- Continual development and internal career growth opportunities.
- Opportunities to work on innovative cloud, AI, data, and insurance technology initiatives with global teams.
- Collaborative and inclusive culture with learning and career growth opportunities.
- In-person interviews are required for all roles, and new hires participate in an onsite orientation process.
About Guidewire Software
Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. More than 570 insurers in 43 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, rely on Guidewire products. With core systems leveraging data and analytics, digital, and artificial intelligence, Guidewire defines cloud platform excellence for P&C insurers. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation record, with 1,700+ successful projects supported by the industry’s largest R&D team and SI partner ecosystem. Our marketplace represents the largest partner community in P&C, where customers can access hundreds of applications to accelerate integration, localization, and innovation. For more information, please visit https://www.guidewire.com/.