Quality Assurance Engineer

About the Team 

Our team is at the forefront of analytics for Reinsurance. We build analytical products that focus a wide range of topics from Contract Wording to Natural Catastrophes, enabling the company to accurately manage our risks.  

Joining us, you will learn the technologies that are used in modern data solutions with a focus on cloud technologies and distributed systems, in a collaborative environment with colleagues from Swiss Re's international offices. 

In your role, you will…   

• Be someone who believes in continuous innovation, is curious and relentless in finding a better way every day.  

• Ensure quality of solutions meet expectations for reliability and availability.  

• Ensure technical design is in line with architecture and meets security and quality requirements.  

• Contribute to business and technical documentation and operations of the solutions.  

What we need from you  

• 5+ years of relevant work experience including complex projects in large organizations.    

• Experience with web-app testing frameworks and automated UI tests development.  

• Experience with REST based backend implementations and associated best practices and protocols.  

• Experience with at least two of these technologies: Cucumber (java-based), REST-based testing, Cypress/Playwright (Typescript/JS-based) 

• Passion, drive, and a belief in the value of developing high-quality, by-design applications. 

• Experience in meeting non-functional requirements such as reliability, availability, performance.  

• Good communication skills in spoken and written English.  

• Knowledge about test methodologies and test artifacts (test plan, test strategy, test terminology...).  

• Collaborative and team oriented.  

Nice-to-have  

• Exposure to or experience in java based backed implementations  

• Experience with complex front-end development using JavaScript, CSS and HTML, specifically Angular.  

• Knowledge about authentication and authorization mechanisms.  

• Exposure to multi-tier and microservice based architectures.  

• Knowledge on containerization, cloud platforms like Azure and associated technologies/capabilities.  

• Experience with agile development practices and DevOps, including Infrastructure-as-Code.  

• Experience in working on transaction intensive applications.  

• Experience with API testing frameworks and databases.  

• Certified tester in well-known institution 

Swiss Re offers a dynamic work environment that values your well-being and encourages a healthy work-life balance. This entices several benefits:   

• On-Site Kindergarten: Enjoy peace of mind knowing that a kindergarten facility is conveniently located downstairs. Your little ones will be just steps away, providing a comforting and family-friendly atmosphere.  

• Modern Office Space: Step into a vibrant and contemporary workspace designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. Our office is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your work experience.  

• Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of flexibility in today's fast-paced world. Opt for an 80% contract, giving you the freedom to balance your professional and personal commitments seamlessly.  

• Hybrid Work Model: Join our innovative team with a hybrid work model—50% in our innovative office, 50% remote—where your talents shine both collaboratively and independently!  

• Work From Abroad: Need a change of scenery? We have got you covered! Enjoy the freedom to work from selected location for two weeks per year, allowing you to explore new environments while maintaining productivity.

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 2 100 and EUR 3 400 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.