Application Engineer II

Backend Application Engineer with full stack exposure will combine design thinking techniques, software development and apply agile architecture principles to build high-quality applications. You are an experienced backend engineer who has passion for application development, loves to analyze and address various technical challenges on the way. You will work with the architecture and engineering teams to translate a business need into a robust and integrated technology solution to meet the Product vision and roadmap. You will provide your technical expertise in building applications with your focus on backend, demonstrating modern cloud services aligned with the technology governance standards and current methodologies for the Sales and Origination business of Swiss Re

Key Responsibilities Include

• Participate in Design & Code reviews and effectively engage in Review sessions.
• Collaborate with peers to drive the end to end application development standard methodologies demonstrating the modern cloud services for our product portfolio. Keep up with technology trends and identify promising new solutions that meet our requirements.
• Provides hands-on solving and consulting for solution challenges when needed.
• Follow standard methodologies for building, testing, and deploying of applications.
• Contribute to Swiss Re's healthy and transparent risk culture where everyone engages in continuous risk accountability activities. 
• Hands-on software development for our product solutions, as part of a cross-functional team, under the guidance of the Engineering Lead.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting whenever needed. 

About You
You enjoy delivering state of the art products by developing code using multiple languages and using modern technologies. You work well independently and as part of a team, you take up responsibility and ownership.

Required Experience

• 6+ years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering software applications in :
• Front end - Angular, TypeScript, Node, JavaScript
• Back End : Node.js, Java and spring boot
• Databases (e.g. Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience with solutions hosted on Azure Cloud and understanding of Azure stack.
• Experience in one or more web/application servers, Experience in using integrated development environments
• Exposure to Azure DevOps (Repo, Pipeline, CICD)
• Experience in agile software engineering practices with strong fundamentals
• Leads the build, test and maintenance of the infrastructure and tools (CI/CD pipeline) to allow for the continuous process of development, integration, validation and deployment of software.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies using JIRA or similar tools.
• Experienced in supporting application in an operational environment and aligning with business cycles.

• Ability to describe and document application architecture and processes in an easy-to-understand manner.

• Experienced working in multicultural globally distributed teams.
• Self-starter with a positive approach, who can manage their own workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must Have

• Backend – Node.js , Java
• Front end - Angular, TypeScript, Node, JavaScript
• Databases (e.g. Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)

Nice to have

• GraphQL, APIs: API design, development and API management on Azure
• Experience in working with Azure Cloud services viz. Azure Search, Index, Azure functions, Service bus, storage accounts, VMs  etc.,

• GitHub Copilot
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Equivalent

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.