.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, you 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.Your ResponsibilitiesContribute to our platforms and foster a culture of technical excellence.Guide your teams through complex problem-solving.Drive the successful delivery of high-quality products.Implement and advocate for best practices in software development, including platform engineering, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and agile methodologies.Conduct code and SDLC reviews and drive continuous improvement in both technical processes and team dynamics.About youFast, continuous-learning problem-solver with passion for craftsmanship.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 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.Nice to have:Knowledge of OO languages (Java, dotNET, Typescript) and cloud-based architectures.Experience with distributed systems (Microservices architecture).Experience in crafting complex systems using development principles and patterns (SOLID/GRASP, Design patterns, DRY, CUPID, for example!
).Interview Process:Coding interview: Bring your own code with language of your choice and send it to us 1 day in advance.
In case you do not have a code to send us, we would send you a coding exercise to tackle out as an alternative.Product engineering interview: A discussion focused on understanding if you put product above technologies and you're able to balance analysis and pragmatism.System design interview: We design a system together, focusing on technical concepts, we're looking at your ability to clarify requirements and craft a functional system given the context