75 online software jobs

A TOTAL of 75 new jobs are to come online at Guidewire Software in Blanchardstown.

The company, which provides software solutions to the insurance insurance, announced the jobs this morning.

Guidewire Software was established in Silicon Valley but set up its Dublin branch two years ago.

The jobs announcement today will bring to 125 the number of people the company expects to employ in Ireland.

Niall Lalor, who leads the Guidewire Services Centre, said: "Some 80pc of the roles are for graduates and the other 20pc are for experienced professionals that we're looking to lead teams and lead the business itself."