Senior Java Developer – Japanese speaking

Overview

Senior Java Developer in Guidewire Professional Services, designing and delivering backend solutions that support customer implementations and cloud adoption for property and casualty insurers, with Japanese-language collaboration for Japan-related engagements.

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.

What you'll need

• 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• All roles include in-person interviews, and new hires participate in Guidewire's onsite orientation process.