Bangalore, KA, IN
Application Engineer II
Application Engineer II
Are you passionate about creating innovative software solutions and solving complex engineering challenges? Join our team where your technical expertise will directly impact our products and where you'll tackle non-trivial engineering problems in a collaborative environment. We're seeking a talented Application Engineer who thrives on turning complex requirements into elegant, efficient solutions.
About the Role
As an Application Engineer II, you'll be at the heart of our development efforts, designing and implementing robust applications that meet our business needs. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while continuously improving our technology stack.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust Java applications using Spring Framework and Spring Boot
- Implement and optimize database solutions using relational databases like Postgres
- Create and maintain RESTful APIs and web applications following best practices
- Write and execute comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
- Collaborate with team members on code reviews and architectural decisions
- Participate in CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues across the application stack
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing initiatives
About You
You're a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in writing clean, maintainable code and are committed to continuous learning and improvement. You communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and are eager to contribute to team success.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
- Strong Java development skills with at least 4 years of professional experience
- Proficiency with Spring Framework and Spring Boot
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., Postgres), JPA/Hibernate, and transaction handling
- Solid understanding of automated testing using tools like JUnit, Mockito, and AssertJ
- Experience with modern software development techniques, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker
- Knowledge of web applications, REST APIs, and HTTP protocol fundamentals
- Proficiency with Git version control and Maven build tools
- Strong understanding of core computing concepts and Linux environments
These are additional nice to haves:
- Experience with Angular framework (2.0 onwards)
- Proficiency with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other core web technologies
- Experience with end-to-end UI testing (e.g., Cypress)
- Knowledge of messaging and asynchronous communication patterns
- Experience working in Agile development environments
Ability to mentor junior developers
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.
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