Lead Java Application Engineer

Overview

Join our innovative team where you ll collaborate with trusted professionals to drive innovation across public and private cloud environments through automation. In this pivotal role, you ll contribute to building secure, stable platforms with a core focus on self-service capabilities for Swiss Re s business units.

As a Lead Java Application Engineer within our Database as a Service squad, you ll spearhead the development of intelligent self-service solutions for database users while providing technical leadership for future development initiatives. Your expertise will shape how our users interact with database services, making complex database operations accessible and efficient.

We re seeking a curious, quality-focused professional to join our dynamic cross-functional Database team spanning Bratislava and Zürich. You ll thrive in our collaborative environment if you re passionate about multi-cloud technologies and building innovative tools. Don t worry about meeting 100% of our requirements—we value potential and enthusiasm just as much as experience.

• Strong Java expertise including Spring, Spring Boot, and related libraries
• RESTful API development experience and implementation knowledge
• Automated testing skills with unit and integration testing frameworks
• Technical proficiency with Git, Maven, OpenAPI, and Docker
• CI/CD pipeline experience and Java best practices implementation
• Problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and solution-oriented mindset
• Collaborative approach to working across cultures and geographies
• English language proficiency for effective communication

• Experience with Postgres and Oracle databases
• Java and/or Microsoft Azure certifications
• Knowledge of Agile and Dev Ops methodologies
• Interest in machine learning and statistical modeling
• Strong customer orientation with ability to anticipate needs
• Flexible approach to hybrid working arrangements

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 3 800 and EUR 6 300 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, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.

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.

Start your career journey with Swiss Re.