Join our innovative team and help shape the future of finance technology! We're seeking a talented Application Engineer to develop modern lakehouse architecture solutions that power critical accounting processes for our customers. In this role, you'll leverage your Python expertise to build scalable data solutions while collaborating with a dynamic, international team committed to excellence.
About the Role
As an Application Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of implementing business services using Python on our Azure Datalake platform. You'll design and develop backend applications that enable our customers to run their accounting processes efficiently while generating data for critical reporting needs. This is a true DevOps position where you'll own your code from development through production deployment.
Key Responsibilities
About the Team
The Quota Share Retro Squad is a mid-size international team that's always working to find new ways to solve challenges. Our team is a part of Finance IT Division of Swiss Re.
The Product Owner is based in Bratislava and leads a team that develops and runs the next generation of finance business applications for Swiss Re.
The team builds on a lakehouse architecture using Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake (Delta Lake) with Python being the main programming language and PySpark is used for large scale data engineering.
About You
You're a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment. You're passionate about writing clean, efficient code and have a keen eye for detail. You enjoy the challenge of transforming complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
These are additional nice to haves:
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:
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.
Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.
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. 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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