Senior Software Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, support, and continuous improvement of business-critical applications supporting Life & Health reinsurance operations. The role works closely with Business Experts, Business Analysts, and technical teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while ensuring operational stability and providing second-level application support.

• Analyse business requirements and collaborate with Business Experts and Business Analysts to design effective software solutions.
• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance applications using approved technologies, frameworks, and development standards.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, specifications, user stories, and other required development artefacts.
• Analyse and document system integrations and interdependencies across a heterogeneous application landscape.
• Develop and execute automated and manual testing to ensure solution quality and support user acceptance testing activities.
• Prepare, coordinate, and support application deployments and releases.
• Provide second-level production support, troubleshoot incidents, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, project planning, backlog refinement, and estimation activities.
• Contribute to CI/CD processes, source code management, and software development best practices.
• Perform system and process analysis and recommend continuous improvements to enhance operational efficiency, maintainability, and user experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software design, development, and support.
• Strong experience with .NET Framework and/or .NET Core (C#).
• Strong understanding of relational databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework, and data modelling.
• Experience working with large and complex codebases across multiple technologies and frameworks.
• Knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and integration techniques.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, Azure DevOps, and/or GitLab.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Knowledge of Python and/or R is advantageous.
• Experience within insurance or reinsurance environments is desirable.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Curious, adaptable, and motivated to learn new technologies and business domains.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and global environment.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• Microsoft Certifications or others
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT.
• Familiarity with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI service integration (e.g., Azure OpenAI).
• Understanding of AI solution patterns such as RAG, vector search, and intelligent document processing.

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