About this role
Are you a technology fan and impressed by aircrafts and ships or are you fascinated by nature and agriculture? Do you want to be part of the energy transition to renewables, or do you see yourself as the Cyber guardian? If your response is yes, continue to read our job offer. We are working on all these products and are growing our team!
About the role
- Develop and implement Proof of Concepts, Minimum Viable Products/Pilots and operational solutions for the building blocks of Specialty Digital projects (eg. Contracts, reporting, accounting, claims and costing tools)
- Work and collaborate with developer teams inside and outside of SwissRe
- Use best practices in Software Engineering and Operations.
- Work closely with UX, product, architecture and engineering teams in delivering solutions.
- Do hands-on software development in the relevant coding languages
About the team and the project
If tackling complex challenges in a wide range of industries excites you, then join our innovative team, where you are at the forefront of creating new ingenious solutions in a collaborative way.
Our team is an empowered tech counterpart for our business units, responsible for the design and implementation of inventive data and software projects. We develop new analytics and software tools and improve Swiss Re's risk assessment capabilities. Joining us, you will learn not only how insurance premiums are modelled and how data and technology can enrich business but also the technologies that are used in modern SaaS applications and in an internal system landscape with a focus on cloud technology and distributed systems. You will be the one responsible for enabling our business to live up to the aspirations and therefore you will contribute significantly to the success of the company.
About you
Nobody is perfect and meets 100% of requirements. If you, however, meet some of the criteria below and are genuinely curious about the world of software development, we will be happy to meet you.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can be effective leaders with functional and operational expertise. You must be a good communicator who builds trust-based relationships within the squad and amongst partners.
If you possess traits and experience that match most of the below, we’d love to hear from you:
Must have:
- Bachelor or Master's degree in quantitative science (data, computer, engineering)
- Experience in software development following agile delivery concepts (e.g. SCRUM and Kanban)
- Hands-on coding knowledge in at least one of C#, Typescript/Angular, Python or Go is essential.
- Team-player with credibility and working style to build positive relationships and support an open feedback culture.
- Able to balance multiple projects in parallel, exchange with senior partners and build consensus.
- Able to communicate sophisticated concepts in a compelling, concise, and simple way, with good (written and verbal) interpersonal skills in English and ability to work independently and proactively.
Nice to have:
- Experience with Cloud-Native solution architecture / design pattern and platforms (e.g. AKS, App Service on Azure, Docker, Frontend/Micro-Frontend / BFF-Backend for Frontend / Microservice Architecture with RESTful APIs, event-based/message-based architecture, Azure Data Services such as Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse Analytics and other products; DevOps with Terraform, Application Insights and other PaaS features on Azure; Security with OAuth/OIDC, Okta, AAD, Cloudflare WAF, .NET Framework) is a strong plus
- You have strong entrepreneurial spirit, showing high degree of own initiative, pragmatism and result focus.
- Insurtech experience is a strong plus.
- You have a sound background in data analytics, demonstrate strong analytical skills and can focus on details without losing track of the bigger picture
- Knowledge of (facultative/direct insurance) underwriting is a plus.
- Strong desire to work in virtual, multi-national, multi-cultural, cross-company and cross-functional teams, and to be mobile in terms of workplace or location if required.
For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between [EUR 2,800] and [EUR 4,600] 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.
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.
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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.
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About Swiss Re
The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.
Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated "AA-" by Standard & Poor's, "Aa3" by Moody's and "A+" by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN.
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What you'll do
- Develop and implement Proof of Concepts and operational solutions for Specialty Digital projects. Collaborate with various teams to deliver software solutions and improve risk assessment capabilities.
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