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Summary
Are you passionate about customer success? Do you like digging into code and have a drive to continuously learn and solve problems? Do you want to be part of a global team that provides the best customer service in the industry, including customers in Japan?
Job Description
The Application Support team is part of the Guidewire Global Support organization, delivering 24x7 service to customers who use Guidewire software both in the cloud and on-premise.
As an Application Support Engineer, you will learn everything there is to know about Guidewire’s products and communicate that knowledge with internal and external customers, including our Japanese customers.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to Guidewire customers using Guidewire products.
 - Develop and maintain deep expertise in Guidewire’s suite of products.
 - Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve incoming support cases, identifying root causes, providing workarounds or solutions, and collaborating with other teams on complex problems.
 - Communicate with customers, ensuring timely and accurate updates on support request status and delivering clear technical explanations to both technical and non-technical audiences while managing expectations.
 - Create and maintain knowledge articles related to the resolution of customer-reported problems with Guidewire products.
 - Execute operational tasks to provision, rebuild, configure, and restore services for customer cloud environments as needed.
 - Identify areas for service improvement and collaborate with other teams to implement changes that enhance the customer experience.
 - Manage and resolve incidents within contractual SLAs, coordinating with stakeholders and providing timely updates to customers.
 - Share technical knowledge and expertise with team members and contribute to development of training materials and processes.
 - At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights.
 
Required Experience and Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred).2+ years of experience providing technical software support for a B2B software company.Experience with commercial customer incident tracking or CRM system such as Salesforce.com.Experience using a software defect tracking system such as JIRA.Familiarity with cloud applications and cloud infrastructure / services.Advanced exposure to technical skills such as Java, XML, JSON, and 3-tier application architecture.Knowledge of front-end web technologies (JavaScript / ReactJS or similar).Ability to read, analyze, and interpret diagnostic artifacts (heap / thread dumps, AWR reports, Datadog, etc.).Strong understanding of SQL and commercial relational databases (Postgres, Oracle, etc.).Demonstrated ability to embrace emerging technologies—especially AI—and apply data-driven insights to drive innovation and continuous improvement.Personal Qualities
Outstanding troubleshooting skills.Critical thinking and strong problem-solving aptitude.Sound business judgment when making decisions.Creative and innovative problem-solving approach.Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering results.Consistent follow-through and reliable commitments to customers and stakeholders.Deep customer empathy, sense of urgency, and commitment to customer satisfaction.Professional attitude and high level of service for all customers.Other Requirements
Fluent in Japanese and English; JLPT N1 / N2 is a plus.24x7 support availability; shifts may include evenings and weekends to cover after-hours emergencies.Occasional travel (≤5%) for training and team meetings.About Guidewire
Guidewire is the platform for P&C insurers to innovate, grow efficiently, and deliver digital, core, analytics, and AI-driven services. With more than 540 insurers in 40 countries, Guidewire powers thousands of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.
Guidewire Software, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks as applicable.
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