Automation engineer

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re seeks an Automated Solutions Rule Developer to design, build and continuously improve automated underwriting rules in Magnum, the platform used across 60+ clients globally. You’ll influence quality, scalability and innovation across underwriting automation, spanning design, development, testing, deployment and production support.

You will collaborate with regional teams, underwriters and engineers, mentor colleagues, and drive continuous improvement through reusable assets and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), preferably Life & Health Insurance or Reinsurance tech.
• Hands-on experience in business rule development and testing, ideally within automated underwriting systems or similar rule-based platforms.
• Proficiency with UiPath or other RPA/automation platforms, with a solid understanding of automation engineering principles.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies, with experience delivering in iterative, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements to design automated underwriting rules for market needs.
• Develop, configure and maintain Magnum rules using visual editors and scripting capabilities.
• Produce clear functional specs and maintain technical documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure version control, traceability and governance across all rule development activities.

Skills

Automation engineering

Agile delivery

SDLC understanding

Global collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

UiPath

JIRA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a technology-driven problem-solver with a passion for automation and a sharp analyticalmind? Do youthrive at the intersection of business logic and engineering excellence? If so, thiscould be the perfect opportunityfor you to make a real impact on a globally deployed platformthat's shaping the future of automated underwriting.

About the Role

As an Automated Solutions Rule Developer within the Underwriting Solutions Centre at Swiss Re,you will be atthe heart of designing, building and continuously improving automated underwritingrules within Magnum— Swiss Re's industry-leading automated underwriting platform deployedacross more than 60 clientsworldwide. This is a role where your work directly influences thequality, scalability and innovation of underwritingautomation solutions delivered to clients acrossthe globe. This role spans the full automation lifecycle — from business rule analysis and solution design,throughdevelopment, testing, deployment and production support — making it a dynamic andvaried position with realownership andimpact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse business and underwriting requirements to design optimal automated underwritingrules that meetclient and market needs
• Develop, configure and maintain Magnum rules using visual rule editors and supportedscripting capabilities
• Produce clear functional specifications and maintain high-quality technical documentationthroughout the rulelifecycle
• Ensure version control, traceability and governance are applied consistently across all ruledevelopmentactivities

Automation Development

• Apply software engineering principles to deliver scalable, maintainable and reusable rulesolutions
• Leverage automation technologies, UiPath concepts and AI-enabled productivity tools to improveengineering efficiency and delivery quality
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes through reusable components and automationbest practices

Quality Engineering

• Design and execute unit, integration, regression, scenario and user acceptance testing to validateunderwriting outcomes
• Validate underwriting outcomes against business requirements and agreed acceptance criteria
• Perform defect analysis and support release readiness and production validation activities

Subject Matter Expertise & Continuous Improvement

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Magnum rule development, providing technical guidance andsupporting global implementation teams
• Analyze production outcomes and underwriting data to drive rule performance improvements and enhanceplatform quality
• Support production incidents, perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Contribute to testing standards, governance frameworks and reusable assets to support continuousimprovement initiatives

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with regional implementation teams, market underwriters, architects, product owners andengineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Mentor colleagues and promote knowledge sharing across global teams to build capability and foster aculture of learning

About the Team

The Underwriting Solutions Centre is at the forefront of an exciting period of growth and innovation. Withsignificant new client activity and the ongoing delivery of the next generation of Magnum — Swiss Re's market-leading automated underwriting platform — the team is building the future of underwriting automation. We are acollaborative, globally connected group of business analysts and technical specialists, passionate about deliveringan ever-improving solution for our clients' automated underwriting needs. If you're looking to join a team whereyour contributions have real, visible impact, this is the place to be.

About You

You are a curious, detail-oriented and collaborative professional who combines strong technical skills with agenuine passion for automation and continuous improvement. You bring a solutions-focused mindset, thrive in aglobal team environment and are energized by the challenge of turning complex business requirements intoelegant, scalable automated solutions. You take ownership of your work, communicate with clarity and are alwayslooking for smarter ways to deliver.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), preferably in Life & HealthInsurance or Reinsurance technology
• Hands-on experience in business rule development and testing, ideally within automated underwritingsystems or similar rule-based platforms
• Proficiency with UiPath or other RPA/automation platforms, with a solid understanding of automationengineering principles
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies, with experience delivering in iterative, fast-paced environments

These are additional nice to haves:

• Experience with Magnum or similar automated underwriting platforms
• Practical awareness and hands-on use of AI and Generative AI tools to improve software development,testing, documentation and engineering productivity within enterprise governance frameworks
• Proficiency with JIRA and Microsoft Office tools for project tracking and collaboration
• Experience working across business analysis, rule development, testing and production support in acombined capacity
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach colleagues, sharing knowledge and building capability acrossdistributed global teams
• A track record of challenging existing processes constructively and driving continuous improvement throughinnovation
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively across time zones and cultures in a global organization

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. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. 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 15,000 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.

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