Lead Software Engineer Quality Platform & Automation (m/w/d) — Zurich Insurance

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137458 | 80 - 100% | Oerlikon, Zurich | Hybrid

As a lead software engineer, do you want to shape the technical future of a scalable quality engineering platform and thus sustainably advance the quality of digital products? Do you want to shape the technical development of a company-wide quality engineering platform and combine modern software development, automation and AI?

In this role, you are part of the Information & Technology business unit in the area of IT operations and actively participate in the further development of Zurich Switzerland.

Quality Services supports Zurich Switzerland’s Digital Products in providing software faster, safer and with demonstrable quality. To this end, we are further developing our current test automation into a scalable quality engineering platform. As Lead Software Engineer, you will take over the technical leadership for architecture, engineering excellence and the further development of our Quality Platform & Automation. You will lead professionally, not disciplinaryly, and work closely with product management, engineers, digital products and internal and external delivery partners.

This is what awaits you

• You will take technical leadership in architecture, engineering excellence and the advancement of our quality engineering platform and develop reusable platform and automation components, Golden Paths and integrated Quality Gates
• You design a sustainable and scalable test automation solution and establish an operational model in which operational tasks are efficiently delivered via internal, nearshore and offshore partners. In addition, you translate product strategy and technical requirements into architectural decisions, technical enablers, roadmaps & PI goals and support the prioritization of the Azure DevOps backlog. Further establish standards for CI/CD, Security, Observability, Infrastructure as Code, Test Automation and Technical Quality Gates
• Develop advanced automation and integration concepts for strategic programs, including the orchestration of AI-enabled engineering and testing capabilities
• You manage technical risks, dependencies and technical debt transparently and document key architectural decisions
• Strengthen the team through coaching, pairing, reviews and mentoring and reduce technical single points of failure through systematic knowledge building

This sets you apart

• University degree in computer science, software engineering or a comparable field or equivalent practical qualification
• Proven many years of experience with modern testing and test automation strategies, ideally API, contract and component based approaches
• Several years of experience as a senior or lead software engineer with productive platforms and distributed systems as well as in-depth experience in architecture, software and platform engineering as well as in building secure, maintainable and scalable solutions. This includes the ability to set technical direction, bring about sustainable decisions and lead engineers without disciplinary responsibility (expert leadership).
• Very good knowledge of at least one of the languages Java, C#/.NET, Python or TypeScript and practical experience with other modern technologies. You also have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines, APIs and Infrastructure as Code. You also have a deep understanding of identity, secrets management, security, observability and automated deployment. In addition, you have experience with Azure DevOps and agile delivery models, ideally in a SAFe or comparable scaled environment.
• Strong communication skills in German & English, strong judgment and the ability to convey complex technical topics appropriately

Good to know

Part-time or full-time: 80 - 100%

Place of work: Oerlikon, Zurich

Job: from 01.12.2026 or by arrangement

Travel activity: None

Hybrid work: up to 40%

Everything about your application

You can apply directly to us online in a first step – you only need your CV. More information about the application process can be found here.

We attach importance to an efficient and appreciative application process. The Talent Acquisition Team will personally review your application without using artificial intelligence. From your first personal meeting with the responsible manager, you will always receive individual feedback from us. Because we are convinced: meaningful feedback is based on personal exchange.

For this position, we do not cooperate with recruitment agencies. Unsolicited applications shall not be considered or paid.

Do you have any questions? Marco, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant is at your disposal on +41 44 628 31 62.

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Zurich Insurance Company AG | Talent Acquisition Zurich Switzerland