Application Engineer I

The primary responsibility of Application Engineer I is to understand and implement application features with defined project lifecycle of applications. Together with other team-members like Engineering leads, Product Owners, participate in planning the project timeline, prioritizing technical tasks, Develop and Test delivery of the project.

The responsibility could span multiple products and would require collaboration across various global teams with a mix of both internal and external members.

We’re looking for potential team members who …

• Have strong fundamentals with in-depth knowledge of core technologies and platforms.
• Have strong understanding of software development process.
• Have extensive experience working in agile cross-functional and continuous delivery teams.
• Are data driven and a pragmatic problem solver with an eye for business who loves creating order out of uncertainty and thinks strategically about tough trade-offs.
• Have a resilient personality, comfortable with change and able to get over setbacks and motivate peers to do the same.
• Can listen, comprehend the vision, challenge requirements and work out a realistic design.

About the Team

Our team is the global L&H Reinsurance Engineering team, responsible for the technical Architecture and Engineering of IT solutions for Reinsurance business unit. The team members are passionate about technology with a deep understanding of the reinsurance business. We closely collaborate with other teams and colleagues around the globe to share knowledge and engineer solutions.

Growing experience will, over time, give you a broad view on Architecture & Engineering of a global reinsurer and enable you to have a comprehensive understanding, people and systems involved and how these systems shape business outcomes. This will allow you to build up an excellent foundation for a next career step in a role closer to the operational business activities in our global organization.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess …

• Over Three years of experience in software engineering with strong fundamentals on data structures, algorithms & architecture patterns.
• At least Two years of experience in Java/J2EE and related technologies in an enterprise system
• Being hands-on Engineer is key to be successful in this role.
• Understanding of cloud-native applications, operations and knowledge of state-of-the-art technology.
• Strong analytical skills, and seek problems in a structured way, joining your own creative ideas and those of others.
• Combining agile practices with collaborative skills across cultures, geographies and organizational levels.
• Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills with proficiency in English
• Focus on the outcome and getting things accomplished with a strong commitment to quality and timely customer service.
• At ease with leaving your comfort zone dealing with ambiguity
• Contribute to technical research and feasibility studies is plus.
• Understanding of insurance/reinsurance business is a plus.

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 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.

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 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.

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