Lead Data Engineer

The Secure Information Exchange (SIX), part of the Data Exchange Solutions unit, provides a range of file transfer solutions that enable efficient and secure data exchange between Swiss Re and third parties. SIX builds, manages, and owns scalable end-to-end solutions, including the Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform, APIs, and bespoke web applications, all serving the company's diverse and evolving needs. To extend the existing team, we are seeking an energetic, tech-savvy DevOps & Backend Engineer who is customer-focused and value-driven and will contribute to the continuous delivery and maintenance of our platforms. You will work closely with peers, internal experts, and business clients to support, organize, and manage various engineering and development activities within the team. Provide level 3 support for MFT platform, applications and file transfer solutions, ensuring stability, performance, and timely resolution of complex issues. Support and maintain hybrid infrastructure (On-premises and Azure). Address vulnerabilities, ensure encryption in transit and at rest, and maintain compliance with internal and industry standards. Manage secure integration points (service endpoints, firewalls, IP restrictions, etc.). Ensure all solutions meet high security standards (OWASP, HTTPS, encryption, secret management). Participate in internal/external penetration tests and audits. Collaborate with platform experts, operators and clients to automate common tasks and improve self-service capabilities. Always seek ways to automate and improve efficiency. Coordinate and perform GoAnywhere MFT platform upgrades, migration activities, and security related changes. Develop and maintain MFT API using Python (FastAPI). Conduct testing and compatibility validation. Ensure secure, structured and efficient coding practices and participate in code review. Build and manage well organized CI/CD pipelines (YAML-based). Extract and analyze data from Oracle/PostgreSQL databases. Design, deliver and maintain KPI metrics and dashboards to track platform usage (preferably in Palantir). Maintain high-quality documentation.

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. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. 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.