Principal Software Engineer

RGA Reinsurance Company; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RGA is seeking a seasoned full‑stack engineer to join our multinational tech team in Hong Kong. You will architect and deliver API-based applications with a cloud-first approach, mentor teammates, and drive quality improvements across the stack.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in multiple programming languages, containerization, and modern deployment practices, with a track record in insurance/reinsurance tech.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in CS or equivalent experience.
• MA/MS and/or LOMA certification preferred.
• 10+ years software development experience.
• 8+ years insurance/reinsurance domain knowledge.
• Experience with various database technologies.
• Experience with AWS, GCP or other cloud providers.
• Proficiency across full‑stack tools (frontend, databases, deployments).
• Proficiency in multiple general programming languages.
• Proficiency in Test-Driven Development.
• Proficiency in containerization.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Familiar with JavaScript, Java, Groovy, Go, C#, Python, NodeJS, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL.

Responsibilities

• Technical leader for a product and handles the most complex issues.
• Leads design, development, testing, deployments and support of API-based systems with cloud-first emphasis.
• Provides team members with industry/product knowledge.
• Mentors and coaches teammates.
• Seeks continuous quality improvements for supported products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

General programming languages

Containerization

Test-Driven Development

AWS / GCP

Docker / Kubernetes

Education

BA/BS in CS

MA/MS and/or LOMA

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A Brief Overview

Independently uses deep industry experience along with diverse product knowledge to understand, diagnose, communicate and implement timely decisions on extremely complicated or ambiguous technical problems. A full stack engineer with deep proficiency in general programming languages, frameworks and deployment methodologies who creates API-based applications from concept to finished product with a cloud-first emphasis. Collaborates with technical teams to build and deploy effective and efficient applications with well-tested code.

What you will do

• Technical leader for a product and works on the most complex issues.
• Leads technical design, development, testing, deployments and support of API-based systems focusing on industry best practices with a cloud-first emphasis.
• Provides team members with industry and/or product knowledge.
• Mentors and coaches teammates.
• Seeks continuous quality improvements for supported products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You desire impactful work.

You're RGA ready

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A Brief Overview

Independently uses deep industry experience along with diverse product knowledge to understand, diagnose, communicate and implement timely decisions on extremely complicated or ambiguous technical problems. A full stack engineer with deep proficiency in general programming languages, frameworks and deployment methodologies who creates API-based applications from concept to finished product with a cloud-first emphasis. Collaborates with technical teams to build and deploy effective and efficient applications with well-tested code.

What you will do

• Technical leader for a product and works on the most complex issues.
• Leads technical design, development, testing, deployments and support of API-based systems focusing on industry best practices with a cloud-first emphasis.
• Provides team members with industry and/or product knowledge.
• Mentors and coaches teammates.
• Seeks continuous quality improvements for supported products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) of Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) and/or LOMA certification preferred.
• 10+ Years of software development experience.
• 8+ Years of insurance and/or reinsurance industry knowledge.
• Experience with a variety of database technologies.
• Experience with AWS, GCP or other cloud provider preferred.
• Proficiency in multiple tools of the full stack covering frontend frameworks, databases and deployments.
• Proficiency in a variety of general programming languages.
• Proficiency in Test-Driven Development.
• Proficiency in containerization.
• Advanced ability to solve complex problems, drawing upon creativity, experience, and multiple sources of information.
• Advanced communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex or difficult information.
• JavaScript/Java/Groovy/Go/C#/.Net/Python/NodeJS, Docker/Kubernetes, relational/NoSQL database, Terraform/Ansible, Shell preferred.

What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We're excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience-without considering name, gender, or other personal details-and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.