Associate Consultant, Global Delivery

Guidewire Software; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 66,960 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

Guidewire Software in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Associate Consultant to join the project delivery team. You will learn Guidewire cloud solutions, develop technical skills, and contribute to real-world implementations, working alongside experienced consultants in an agile setting.

This early-career role focuses on growth, collaboration, and delivering reliable work. You will gradually take on more responsibility, engage in agile ceremonies, and build a foundation for a future client-facing

Qualifications

• Some professional experience in software development or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery Support: Contribute to project tasks and deliverables, ensuring work meets team quality standards.

Skills

Software development

Consulting

OOP concepts

Cloud technologies

Enterprise software

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Learning mindset

AI insights

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

Summary

As an Associate Consultant, you’ll be part of the project delivery team, working on real‑world implementations of Guidewire’s industry‑leading cloud solutions. Your main focus will be learning the tools, developing technical skills, and contributing to projects that help our customers succeed. This is an early‑career role designed for those who are eager to grow—both technically and professionally. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced consultants, gain exposure to agile project delivery, and gradually take on more responsibility. Your ability to collaborate, stay curious, and deliver reliable work will be key to your success.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery Support
  • Contribute to project tasks and deliverables, ensuring work meets team quality standards
  • Apply coding and design fundamentals with guidance from team leads
  • Track your work against assigned tasks and proactively communicate updates
• Learning and Growth
  • Build technical proficiency in at least one Guidewire product (e.g., PolicyCenter, BillingCenter)
  • Expand knowledge of P&C insurance operations relevant to our solutions
  • Learn agile project methodologies and participate in agile ceremonies
  • Actively seek feedback and apply it to improve performance
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Communicate clearly with peers and leads within your team
  • Participate in team activities and help build a positive team culture
  • Share ideas, ask questions, and support others when possible
• Quality and Accountability
  • Write clean, maintainable code and aim to minimise defects
  • Follow project processes and coding standards
  • Be accountable for your work, timelines, and commitments
  • At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI—empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data‑driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

KPIs & Success Metrics

• Task Delivery Timeliness – Completing assigned work on time and to quality standards
• Defect Rate – Keeping errors or issues introduced during coding to a minimum
• Skill Development Progress – Demonstrated learning and growth across technical, product, and consulting areas

Key Skills & Experience

• Some professional experience in software development or consulting
• Basic understanding of object‑oriented programming (Java preferred)
• Strong interest in learning cloud technologies and enterprise software
• Willingness to work in a collaborative, agile team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and a desire to produce high‑quality work
• Problem‑solving mindset—able to break down issues and ask good questions
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively
• Openness to feedback and a strong learning mindset
• Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your role as well as use data‑driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Exposure to or coursework in cloud platforms, web services, or APIs
• Previous internship or academic project experience with software development
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Experience using tools like Git, JIRA, or other development platforms
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Basic knowledge of P&C (property & casualty) insurance industry concepts
• Participation in coding competitions, hackathons, or open‑source projects
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills
• Desire to grow into a client‑facing consultant role over time

Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be 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 where it’s applicable to the position.