Java Engineer - Database as a Service (DBaaS)

About the role

About the Role

Join our Database as a Service (DBaaS) team and help evolve a core platform used across Swiss Re. We provide secure, stable, and easy-to-use database services with a strong focus on automation and self-service, supporting both private and public cloud environments.

 

We are looking for a Java Engineer who enjoys solving engineering problems, improving existing systems, and building reliable backend services.

 

You will work as part of a collaborative engineering team responsible for developing and modernizing our DBaaS platform. The role is primarily hands-on, contributing to implementation, code reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while working closely with experienced engineers across the team.

 

What You Will Do

 

Engineering & Delivery

 


Develop and maintain backend services forming the DBaaS platform

Work with and improve an existing Java codebase

Contribute to incremental refactoring and modernization efforts

Participate in migration towards Spring Boot-based services

Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality

Troubleshoot issues and contribute to production support

Collaborate closely with database engineers and other engineering teams


 

Platform Improvement

 


Contribute to the design and implementation of new features

Participate in technical discussions and solution design

Support end-to-end delivery from implementation through testing and operation

Help improve system reliability, maintainability, and automation

Participate in agile ceremonies and backlog refinement

Learn from experienced engineers while gradually taking ownership of features and components


 

About You

 

Nobody meets 100% of the requirements—and that's perfectly fine. If you meet most of the qualifications below and enjoy backend development, distributed systems, and learning new technologies, we'd be happy to meet you.

 

You will join a highly skilled, dedicated, and cross-functional engineering team located between Bratislava and Zürich within Global Technology Services.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 


Experience with Java backend development

Experience building RESTful services

Good understanding of object-oriented design and software engineering principles

Experience working with relational databases

Experience with Git, Maven or Gradle, and basic CI/CD concepts

Experience with unit testing

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Professional proficiency in English


 

Preferred Qualifications

 


Experience with Spring Boot

Experience with PostgreSQL and/or Oracle databases

Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments

Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Interest in distributed systems, automation, and platform engineering


 

What We Are Looking For

 


Someone who enjoys writing clean, maintainable code

Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn

A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback

Ability to balance technical quality with business needs

Ownership and accountability for delivered work

Interest in improving existing systems rather than always building from scratch


 

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 2,800 and EUR 4,600 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.

 

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 15,000 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.

 

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

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