Job Description

Senior Java Application Engineer

Place of work Twin City B, Mlynské nivy, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)

Contract type full-time

Wage (gross) 2 700 - 4 500 EUR/month

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between [EUR 2,700] and [EUR 4,500] per month (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:

- the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, - the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

Information about the position Job description, responsibilities and duties Are you passionate about transforming complex business needs into elegant technical solutions? Join our innovative team where your Java expertise will help shape the future of our digital landscape! We're looking for a talented problem-solver who can architect and develop robust applications that drive our business forward in this exciting technology-focused role.

About the Role In our Java Application Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge business applications using Java and Spring Boot. You'll collaborate with diverse teams across the organization to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that create meaningful impact for both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop business and integration applications serving both internal and external users and systems - Review and approve pull requests to ensure code quality, consistency, coding standards, and maintainability - Guide and mentor development teams on involved technology stacks, sharing your expertise to elevate overall team performance - Solve complex problems by leveraging your experience and technical knowledge to optimize software performance - Research and implement emerging technologies to continuously improve our solutions and stay ahead of industry trends About the Team Our team develops, extends and maintains business applications. Both business user group and respective solutions range from very tailored and specialized to large applications for hundreds of users. The content covers the use case for data capture, integration, transformation to BPM solutions. We closely collaborate with other teams around the globe.

Employee perks, benefits You can look forward to extra rewards and benefits including:

- Attractive performance-based bonus - Ultra flexible working time in hybrid setup, allowing you to work also from home - Modern office spaces in attractive location - 5 additional days of holiday - Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re - Referral bonus - Pension & risk insurance contribution - Sick days and sick leave support - Public transport benefit - Multisport card Information about the selection process We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. Our aim is to live visible and invisible diversity – diversity of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical abilities, personalities and experiences – at all levels and in all functions and regions. We also collaborate in a flexible working environment, providing you with a compelling degree of autonomy to decide how, when and where to carry out your tasks.

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Requirements for the employee Candidates with education suit the position University education (Bachelor's degree) University education (Master's degree) Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills You're a technical innovator who thrives in collaborative environments where ideas flow freely. Your natural curiosity drives you to explore new approaches, while your thoughtful problem-solving ensures reliable, maintainable solutions. You excel in high-performance engineering settings and are passionate about writing clean, efficient code that delivers tangible business value. You embrace continuous learning and are excited to contribute to a team that values technical excellence and creative thinking.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements

- Proven experience developing software using Java and Spring framework - Experience in REST API design and implementation - Strong knowledge of relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL) and optimization techniques These are additional nice to haves

- Knowledge of modern software architecture patterns and principles, including microservice architecture and event-driven design - Previous public cloud experience and containerization technologies - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices