Engineering Manager

About the role

You will be fully responsible for retaining and building strong Engineering team responsible for delivering the strategic initiatives for L&H Re Offer & Contract service.

You will have the freedom to recommend and build alternative solutions to business challenges and contribute to the streamlining of processes and creation of competitive advantage. You will be responsible prioritizing efforts based on the expected business benefits and drive the effective execution of these initiatives to ensure that investments produce tangible outcomes.

You will closely collaborate and partner L&H Engineering Lead, and Product Owners. You would also collaborate with experienced Technology Platform leads and Operations team members.

You would be responsible for both internal and external engineering team members of specific products. You would also be responsible for coaching and mentoring junior team members across.

You will be directly contributing to our platforms and fostering a culture of technical excellence, guiding your teams through complex problem-solving, and driving the successful delivery of high-quality products.

You will implement and advocate for best practices in software development, including platform engineering, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and agile methodologies. You will conduct code and SDLC reviews and drive continuous improvement in both technical processes and team dynamics, ensuring that the team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Swiss Re offers modern work models and attractive workplaces that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences and life phases.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.

About the Team

Our team is the global L&H Reinsurance Engineering team, responsible for the technical Architecture and Engineering for L&H Reinsurance business unit. The team members are passionate about technology with deep understanding of 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 a strong engineering team in Hyderabad and become a key technology leader in Swiss Re.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess …

• Over fifteen years of experience in software engineering with strong fundamentals on data structures, algorithms & architecture patterns.

• At least Ten years of experience in Java core and related technologies in a large enterprise system
• Hands-on Engineering management experience in building, leading and motivating engineering teams and projects
• A passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design, e.g. building highly secure, reliable, and resilient systems
• Hands-on coding skills and a willingness to contribute to the codebase when necessary.
• A passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with agile methodologies and a track record of delivering high-quality software products.
• Proficient in English

Interview Process:

Our interview process is designed to evaluate both your technical skills and your leadership qualities. It includes several stages:

• Coding interview: Bring your own code with language of your choice and send it to us 1 day in advance. In case you do not have a code to send us, we would send you a coding exercise to tackle out as an alternative. The interview focuses on your coding skills, expect also a small simple live coding exercise.
• Product engineering interview: A discussion focused on understanding if you put product above technologies and you're able to balance analysis and pragmatism
• System design interview: We design a system together, focusing on technical concepts, we're looking at your ability to clarify requirements and craft a functional system given the context.
• Leadership Interview: Focused on your leadership and people management skills, we look at your previous experiences in similar situations.
• Meet with the team: with the engineers in the hiring team, about technical topics, experiences, and cultural fit.

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.