Application Engineer III - Java Developer

Role Title: Application Engineer III-Java Developer

Are you an experienced Java developer looking to take your career to the next level? Join our innovative cloud solutions team where your extensive technical expertise will shape the future of insurance technology! We're seeking a seasoned Application Engineer who can drive software excellence, architect sophisticated solutions, and provide technical leadership while mentoring others in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About the Role

As an Application Engineer III-Java Developer, you'll be at the forefront of technical innovation and leadership, architecting robust enterprise-scale solutions while elevating the skills of your fellow engineers through mentorship, guidance, and collaboration. Your extensive experience with Java and Spring Boot will be instrumental in driving our technology initiatives forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect sophisticated back-end software solutions deployed on-premises or in cloud environments at enterprise scale

• Lead development of complex Java applications using Spring Boot frameworks and related technologies

• Optimize and enhance the performance, scalability, and security of our applications to ensure maximum reliability

• Drive technical decisions and participate in design workshops with architects and review sessions with software engineers

• Prototype and evaluate new technologies with a fail-fast approach to innovation

• Establish and enforce software engineering best practices across development teams

• Support engineering managers in estimating, planning, and grooming the product backlog

• Provide technical leadership by coaching and mentoring fellow software engineers in their daily work

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack

About the Team

At L&H Solutions, we build and commercialize cloud-native (Azure-based) SaaS/PaaS solutions for Swiss Re Life & Health insurance clients. We offer a portfolio of over six products, including established offerings like Magnum with over 60 active clients worldwide, and innovative products such as UW Ease. We function as a software house within Swiss Re, bringing together more than 150 technical professionals with multidisciplinary skills across multiple countries to deliver multi-regional, highly available solutions that transform the insurance industry.

About You

You're a technical expert with extensive experience who thrives in collaborative environments and excels at solving complex problems. You combine deep technical knowledge with leadership abilities, confidently guiding development teams while continuously advancing your own skills. You have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale applications and are passionate about software craftsmanship. We understand that nobody meets 100% of requirements, so if you're passionate about software development and cloud technology with the experience to match, we'd love to connect.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Overall 10+ years experience in back-end software design and development

• 8+ years experience with Java and Spring Boot frameworks

• Strong technical proficiency in designing and implementing secure, clean code in Java while upholding engineering best practices

• Extensive experience designing and implementing optimized RESTful APIs

• Proven experience with containerization using Docker and/or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

• Advanced knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Azure DevOps

• Expert-level knowledge of agile software engineering practices

• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership, including architecture decisions, code reviews, and mentoring team members

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

These are additional nice to haves:

• Experience with Angular and JavaScript

• Ability to partner closely with enterprise and solution architects on high-level/low-level design

• Expertise in software testing methodologies to ensure reliability and performance

• Experience with cloud-native application development on Azure

• Knowledge of microservices architecture and domain-driven design

• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of Java applications

• Proactive and collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership

• Willingness to go the extra mile to deliver quality solutions

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