Engineering Manager — Swiss Re
- Location
- Alle
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 14 days ago
Role overview
Imagine this: Breaking news on TV – a hurricane is approaching the US coastline and is about to bring chaos and devastation upon millions of people in the region!
In this role you would have the outstanding possibility to work on some of the most exciting engineering challenges the industry can offer.
- Imagine this: Breaking news on TV – a hurricane is approaching the US coastline and is about to bring chaos and devastation upon millions of people in the region!
- In this role you would have the outstanding possibility to work on some of the most exciting engineering challenges the industry can offer.
- Key Responsibilities: Engineering Leadership & People Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, platform engineers, and technical specialists.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities: Engineering Leadership & People Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, platform engineers, and technical specialists.
- Create a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance, career development, hiring, succession planning, and talent management activities.
- Support engineers in growing technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and AI adoption practices. Technical Strategy & Architecture
- Define and drive the technology roadmap for NatCat platforms and services.
- Guide architectural decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and strategic objectives.
- Promote engineering best practices across software development, testing, security, cloud adoption, and operational excellence.
- Drive modernization initiatives and continuous improvements to platform scalability, resiliency, and maintainability.
- Champion adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices and emerging technologies. Product Delivery & Execution
Application process
- 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.
- You know that now is the time your work is put to the test: will your application scale out as designed under the heavy load of calculating the financial impact this storm may have?
- The application you’re responsible for sits at the core of natural catastrophe simulation at Swiss Re.
- You craft and implement reliable, highly parallelized applications hosted on Azure, our public cloud hosting platform of choice.
- In close collaboration with natural catastrophe experts, you lead the design, implementation and testing of our core applications.
- Numerous challenges make this work exciting.
- High availability and extreme scaling requirements are equally important as quality and security aspects.
- Do you feel up for it, then apply now!
Company and context
- The NatCat Engineering Manager leads the engineering organization responsible for delivering and operating critical Natural Catastrophe (NatCat) platforms and systems.
- The role combines engineering leadership, people management, technical strategy, and operational accountability to ensure reliable, scalable, and business-aligned technology solutions that support Swiss Re's business strategies.
- You will drive engineering excellence, enable high-performing teams, partner with business stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives across the NatCat technology landscape.
- The role requires balancing long-term platform evolution with operational stability and business delivery commitments. About the team:
- Ability to lead through ambiguity and organizational change. Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture.
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, observability, automation, and platform engineering practices.
- Knowledge of software quality, security, and operational excellence principles.
- Background in software development (preferably in Java)
Additional details
- The role requires balancing long-term platform evolution with operational stability and business delivery commitments. Key Responsibilities: Engineering Leadership & People Management
- Support engineers in growing technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and AI adoption practices. Technical Strategy & Architecture
- Champion adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices and emerging technologies. Product Delivery & Execution
- Ensure delivery predictability, quality, and transparency through data-driven decision making.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to lead through ambiguity and organizational change.
- For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between [EUR 3,800] and [EUR 6,300] per month (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:
- Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.
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Notes and original content
- About the role:
- The role requires balancing long-term platform evolution with operational stability and business delivery commitments.
- About the team:
- Key Responsibilities:
- Engineering Leadership & People Management
- Support engineers in growing technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and AI adoption practices.
- Technical Strategy & Architecture
- Champion adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices and emerging technologies.
- Product Delivery & Execution
- Leadership Skills
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Re offer for this role?
Swiss Re lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Alle. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swiss Re offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swiss Re during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Jura?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Jura can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Jura's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Swiss Re?
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