Bratislava, SK
Senior Engineering Manager (Hybrid setup)
We are looking for an experienced and skilled engineering manager who will build up a new team in Bratislava to take our in-house underwriting and risk transfer platforms to the next level. If you are a thought-leader who can combine a strong programming background with holistic technology and people management, this is the next step in your career!
About the Role
In this key position you will have the opportunity to hire and shape the new engineering team and use your experience to attract and mentor them. You will interact with product owners and related stakeholders to develop a roadmap and shape priorities. You will also be responsible for:
- Management of codebases and ensuring that coding standards, best practices and software delivery lifecycle processes are applied.
- Operational production stability, incident handling, testing, and application monitoring.
- Design and optimize end-to-end build and release pipelines including CI/CD for reliable delivery.
- Support and empower teams working across various technology stacks including UI, API / BFF, backend, QA tooling, infrastructure code, etc.
- Partner with product owners and stakeholders to shape strategic priorities and roadmaps .
- Champion innovation while upholding quality and stability standards in all deliverables.
About the Team
Our Corporate Solutions Platforms team values technical excellence and practical leadership. We create carefully designed, thoughtfully implemented applications that exceed user expectations through close collaboration with product owners. We prioritize quality and stability in everything we build and maintain high standards through leading by example and continuous improvement.
About You
You are an empathetic leader who understands the challenges that engineering teams face, and acts as an inspiration for your team with your talent and management abilities. You value diverse perspectives and know how to bring out the best in people with different backgrounds and working styles.
- Must be proficient in software development across the entire software delivery lifecycle. Knowledge of Java / Spring Boot a plus.
- Must have strong public cloud experience, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
- Must have working knowledge of big data analytics systems and ability to marry this with containerized workloads using transactional database systems.
For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between [EUR 5,200] and [EUR 8,700] 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, specialisation, skills and experience.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
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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.
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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