Student Application Engineer (Part-Time)

Are you into technology, coding, and building things that actually matter? Curious about cloud platforms, modern software development, and how large-scale applications work behind the scenes? If you're a student who loves to experiment, learn, and grow — this is your chance to do all of that while working on real projects with real impact at one of the world's leading reinsurance companies. 

About the Role 

As a Student Application Engineer, you'll step into a dynamic international engineering environment where your curiosity is your greatest asset. You'll contribute to applications used across our global organization, work alongside experienced engineers, and get hands-on exposure to modern cloud-native technologies — including cutting-edge Generative AI tools that are already transforming the way software is built and operated. No need to know everything from day one — what matters most is your passion for technology and your drive to keep learning. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Contribute to real software projects by learning on the job and applying your growing technical knowledge to meaningful engineering challenges 

• Help develop and improve modern web applications and services built on technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and TypeScript 

• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders across Zurich, Bratislava, and India to solve complex problems in a global team setting 

• Participate in code reviews and team discussions, gaining exposure to industry best practices and professional engineering workflows 

• Support the development and adoption of AI-powered solutions, including AI-assisted coding assistants and knowledge discovery tools 

• Experiment with Generative AI tools and explore how they can improve and accelerate engineering workflows 

• Help maintain application quality and reliability by supporting testing, monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts 

• Create and update technical documentation to ensure knowledge is shared and solutions are well understood 

• Explore new technologies and bring fresh ideas to the team — your perspective matters! 

About the Team 

The GFRM, ESG and Emerging Risk team is part of the Risk Management InfoTech department at Swiss Re — a global leader in reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer, helping make the world more resilient. We are a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions that support Operational Risk Management (ORM), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Emerging Risk capabilities across the enterprise. 

We build and maintain the platforms that underpin Operational Risk, compliance, and governance capabilities, working at the forefront of data and technology. We partner closely with risk professionals, architects, and business leaders to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions that enable smarter, faster, and more informed risk decisions on a global scale. Our technology portfolio spans the ESG Risk Framework, the Group Emerging Risk Map, AI-powered ESG capabilities, advanced analytics, and data products — all designed to enable efficient sustainability and emerging risk assessment, and to provide actionable insights that support informed decision-making across the organization. 

About You 

You're a curious, motivated student who loves technology and isn't afraid to dive into the unknown. You thrive in collaborative environments, ask great questions, and are eager to learn from experienced professionals. You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a growth mindset — and you're excited by the idea of working with modern tools, including AI, to build software that makes a real difference. 

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements: 

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field 

• Basic programming knowledge in at least one modern language (e.g., Java, Python, TypeScript, or similar) with a genuine interest in expanding your technical skill set 

• Familiarity with software development concepts such as version control (e.g., Git), basic application architecture, or web development fundamentals 

These are additional nice to haves: 

• Exposure to or interest in cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure 

• Awareness of API design and microservices concepts 

• Interest in Generative AI and AI-assisted development tools 

• Experience with Angular, Spring Boot, or reactive programming frameworks 

• Familiarity with data platforms such as Palantir Foundry 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural team 

• A proactive, self-starter attitude with the ability to manage your own learning and workload 

• Enthusiasm for knowledge sharing and contributing to team discussions and documentation 

The minimum gross base salary for this role is 10 EUR/ per hour. Our final offer to you will be set up fairly, considering the skills and experience that you bring to the Swiss Re Group.