Application Engineer (Python, Azure)

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance company is seeking a Technical Specialist to develop Azure applications and reporting solutions. You will work on optimizing application performance and collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Python and Azure, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. This full-time position in Greater London offers competitive compensation and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Performance-based variable compensation

Global benefits package

Support for career development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant working experience.
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Azure Monitor and Application Insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Azure application and associated reporting solution.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.
• Create and maintain automated test cases.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Azure

SQL

NoSQL databases

CI/CD tools

Git

Agile methodologies

RESTful APIs

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure Functions Apps

Palantir Foundry

Jira

Terraform

Job description

Become a part of the team that delivers solutions for Asset Management, builds integration between trading, finance and risk management systems and provides reporting solutions to streamline business processes and adhere to financial regulations. You will work with a variety of tools and technologies and cooperate with multiple teams within the organization.

About the Role

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Azure application and associated reporting solution.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Create and maintain automated test cases to build & maintain regression test suites.
• Establish and manage the solution documentation.

As a member of our team, you will

• Work with a range of tools and technologies.
• Analyse requirements, understand specifications and transform them into technical solutions.
• Develop, debug and maintain Azure functions in Python.
• Create and maintain small applications in Palantir's Foundry platform.
• Perform analyses of existing code, identify problems and propose solutions.
• Contribute to an environment that cares for continuous learning and improvement.
• Work closely with business analysts and business stakeholders.

About the Team

We are a small team, part of Group Digital & Technology (GDTO) serving the Asset Management domain within Swiss Re. The team is located in Bratislava, collaborating with business and IT teams in numerous locations worldwide including New York, London and Zurich. The application is a key part of the Asset Management landscape linking trading, valuation and finance platforms and is therefore fundamental to the timely completion of the overnight batch process that facilitates daily financial and regulatory reporting.

About You

Your passion is engineering and fully recognize the benefits of ETL processes that ensure data is accurate, reliable, and accessible. You thrive when working in a strong engineering culture and have a passion for multi‑cultural teamwork and help others in your team to achieve their full potential. You strive to share team expertise and help us increase our Agile maturity. We understand the value of AI in development, but you can work with classes, functions and API calls without ChatGPT. You are willing to upskill in Palantir's Foundry platform (including low code, no code configuration).

Mandatory skills

• University degree or equivalent experience in a technical role.
• 3+ years of relevant working experience.
• Proficiency in Python including Pandas or Polars.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools.
• Proficiency with Git.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong problem‑solving skills, effective communication, and teamwork.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial, team player with a can‑do attitude and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and ideally Azure Functions Apps.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).
• Knowledge of Agile methods, frameworks, and tools.
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Palantir Foundry.
• Experience with Jira and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience in developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Experience with Terraform or ARM templates.
• Basic understanding of cloud security.
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and tools.

Salary

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between [EUR 2,700] and [EUR 4,500] per month (for a full‑time role). The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
• the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.

Benefits

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance‑based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

Start your career journey with Swiss Re.