Engineering Manager

About the Role

Swiss Re is looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to join our engineering centre of excellence. Swiss Re has thousands of engineers and their productivity, their practices and tools are vital for our success. In this role, will be at the forefront of our technical projects, ensuring that our engineering teams are aligned, productive, and motivated.

You will be driving projects with other teams inside of Swiss Re and you will work hands-on helping teams improve their practices and processes as a forward-deployed expert. If you thrive in a setting where you can wear different hats and directly impact the evolution of our processes, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

As an Engineering Manager, you’ll be directly contributing to our platforms and fostering a culture of technical excellence, guiding your teams through complex problem-solving, and driving the successful delivery of high-quality products.

You will implement and advocate for best practices in software development, including platform engineering, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and agile methodologies. You will conduct code and SDLC reviews and drive continuous improvement in both technical processes and team dynamics, ensuring that the team is always moving forward.

About you

You are a fast, continuous-learning problem-solver with passion for craftsmanship and a talent for driving projects forward and growing teams.

Essentials:

Hands-on Engineering management experience in building, leading and motivating engineering teams and projects.
A passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.
Ability to attract talent by setting the standard for excellence.
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design, e.g. building highly secure, reliable, and resilient systems
Hands-on coding skills and a willingness to contribute to the codebase when necessary.
Experience in developing and running (Monitoring, Alerting...) highly available, high-traffic, and customer-facing services.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with agile methodologies and a track record of delivering high-quality software products.
Proficient in English

Nice to have:

Knowledge of OO languages (Java, dotNET, Typescript) and cloud-based architectures.
Experience with distributed systems (Microservices architecture, distributed
databases, design patterns for distributed systems)
Experience in crafting complex systems using development principles and
patterns (SOLID/GRASP, Design patterns, DRY, CUPID, for example!)

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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