PpAre you passionate about building robust, scalable Java applications that power critical business operations? Join our dynamic team where you’ll modernize existing codebases, architect new solutions, and guide fellow developers through the ever‑evolving technology landscape. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and reinsurance business operations. /p h3About the Role /h3 pAs a Senior Application Engineer, you’ll be hands‑on with Java technology stacks, solving complex problems and delivering innovative solutions. You’ll work across our ecosystem, from legacy systems to new microservices, ensuring our applications meet the highest standards of quality and performance. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liModernize and maintain large existing Java codebases, transforming them to meet evolving business needs /li liDevelop new services and applications that add valuable capabilities to our application landscape /li liReview code and provide constructive feedback to developers, guiding them through technical challenges. Stay current with Java and Spring Boot developments, implementing the latest technologies to improve our systems /li liDesign and implement database solutions using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and REDIS /li liArchitect loosely coupled systems using domain events and commands via RabbitMQ and Azure Service Bus /li liCollaborate with business analysts, developers, and testers to deliver high‑quality software solutions /li liProvide technical leadership to product development teams, setting standards and removing obstacles /li /ul h3About the Team /h3 pOur team manages a large portfolio of key applications in the core business of Swiss Re PC Reinsurance, including internet‑facing APIs and applications. We guide over 250 developers, QA and DevOps engineers, removing obstacles and setting standards. Our user base is worldwide, primarily consisting of internal Underwriters, Business Service, and Management user groups. We embrace Lean/Agile methodologies, mainly Scrum, and build 12‑factor applications based on public and private clouds. /p h3About You /h3 pYou’re a technology enthusiast with a passion for software development and problem‑solving. Your analytical mind allows you to tackle challenges in a structured way, combining your ideas with those of others to create optimal solutions. You’re an excellent communicator who enjoys collaborating with business analysts, developers, and testers to deliver outstanding results. /p h3We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements: /h3 ul liBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a comparable technical field /li li10+ years of hands‑on experience in software development using Java and Spring Boot /li liProficiency in Java 17, Java 21 or Java 25, with knowledge of upcoming features in latest versions /li liExperience with microservices architecture, REST API, and services design /li liKnowledge of messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, or Kafka) /li liFamiliarity with Architecture Decision Records (ADR) Database technology expertise (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, or Cosmos DB) /li liExperience with Hibernate /li liProficiency with continuous integration infrastructures (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Bamboo) /li liScripting skills on Linux and/or Windows platforms /li liStrong code writing, reading, and reviewing abilities /li liLeadership skills to guide technical product development teams /li /ul h3These are additional nice to haves: /h3 ul liPublic Cloud experience, particularly with Azure /li liKnowledge of Kubernetes /li liExperience with NodeJS /li liFrontend development skills with Angular and/or React /li liInsurance/Reinsurance business knowledge /li liExperience working in global, distributed teams /liliAgile methodology expertise /li /ul pOur company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr