Application Engineer I

Application Engineer I

Application Engineer I

Are you ready to shape the future of international insurance through cutting-edge cloud technology? Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and building products that make a real difference for clients around the world? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role 

As an Application Engineer I at Swiss Re, you will be at the heart of building and running industry leading applications that power international insurance programs. Working alongside Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, and Front-End Developers, you will contribute to a modern, cloud native development stack that is secure, scalable, and resilient. This is your opportunity to work on innovative products, tackle meaningful technical challenges, and grow your expertise in the latest Azure cloud technologies — all while making a tangible impact on how the global insurance industry operates.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop across all layers of the application stack, leveraging your full-stack expertise to deliver high-quality, maintainable code

Build and enhance Single-Page Applications (SPAs) using modern front-end frameworks, primarily Angular, in collaboration with Front-End Developers.

Develop and maintain containerized microservices, working alongside other Full-Stack Developers to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability

Configure and optimize CI/CD pipelines in partnership with DevOps Engineers, supporting continuous delivery and application monitoring

Develop and refactor applications in object-oriented languages, primarily Java, following best practices and clean code principles

Host and manage applications on cloud compute services including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Implement asynchronous application patterns using messaging services such as Azure Service Bus Develop security solutions utilizing modern authentication and authorization protocols including OIDC & OAuth2 with Azure AD and Okta Collaborate with Architects on the

Core Squad to contribute to the design and development of core applications and services Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.

About the Team

The International Business team was established to build a business platform and end-to-end ecosystem for international insurance programs. Our mission is to enable insurance brokers and carriers to manage and deliver structured, compliant international and cross-border programs from a single online platform — bringing simplicity and efficiency to clients and intermediaries through innovative use of data and technology. Customers experience products and a journey that is innovative, consistent, easier to understand, and reliable. We are a growing, ambitious team driven by bold technology and data goals, and we are looking for talented people to help us get there.

About You

You are a curious, driven, and collaborative technologist who is passionate about building impactful software. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, agile environment where your contributions are visible and valued. You bring a growth mindset, pick up new technologies with ease, and are energized by the opportunity to disrupt a traditional industry with modern engineering practices. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively across disciplines, and take ownership of your work from idea to production.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

4–5+ years of experience in agile software engineering as a full-stack developer, with strong proficiency in Angular or React Strong Java and Spring Boot expertise, with proficiency across the entire software delivery lifecycle

2+ years of cloud technology experience, with a preference for hands-on Microsoft Azure experience (Azure App Service, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure Service Bus)

These are additional nice to haves:

Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Familiarity with security protocols including OIDC, OAuth2, Azure AD, and Okta Exposure to CI/CD pipeline configuration and application monitoring tools

Strong understanding of ORM frameworks and modern programming paradigms

Experience working in the insurance or financial services industry 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional, globally distributed teams

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week