Engineering Manager IP Platform

Engineering Manager IP Platform

About the Role

As an Engineering Manager at Swiss Re, you will be at the forefront of our technical projects, ensuring that our engineering teams are aligned, productive, and motivated.

You will work hands-on helping teams improve their practices and processes as a forward-deployed expert. You'll be directly contributing to our platforms and critical software while encouraging growth among your team members and colleagues. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of technical excellence, guiding your teams through complex problem-solving, and driving the successful delivery of high-quality products.

If you thrive in a setting where you can wear different hats and directly impact the evolution of our processes, this role is for you.

 

Responsibilities

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Your role will involve overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from the initial stages of planning and design to the deployment and maintenance phases. You will implement and advocate for best practices in software development, including design patterns, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and agile methodologies.

Your responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and drive the product vision. You will conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement in both technical processes and team dynamics, ensuring that the team is always moving forward.

 

About you

You are a fast, continuous-learning problem-solver with passion for code craftsmanship. Moreover, you are appreciative person and standout colleague who cares about individuals and setting growth paths for them. If yes - we are looking for YOU!

Essentials:

• Hands-on Engineering management experience in building, leading and motivating product engineering teams.
• Very Good at OO languages (Java, dotNET, Typescript) and cloud-based architectures.
• 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.
• Experience in developing and running (Monitoring, Alerting...) highly-available, high-traffic, and customer-facing services.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
• 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

Nice to have:

• Experience with distributed systems (Microservices architecture, distributed
• databases, design patterns for distributed systems)
• Experience in crafting complex systems using development principles and
• patterns (SOLID/GRASP, Design patterns, DRY, CUPID, for example!)

 

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.

Experience Level

Mid Level