Java Engineer - Database as a Service (DBaaS)

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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

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:
• Attractive performance-based bonus
• Ultra flexible working time in a hybrid setup, allowing you to work from home up to 50%
• Health & wellbeing program, including massages and sport activities
• Sessions with a psychologist and health check-ups directly at the workplace
• Modern office spaces in an attractive location (fun room, relaxation room, music room)
• Vivid community life (running club, book club, art club, Parents@SwissRe, and many others)
• 5 additional days of holiday
• 6 sick days and extra sick leave support
• Day off dedicated to volunteering
• Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
• Pension contribution
• Life insurance (fully covered)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Legendary summer event
• Public transport benefit
• Multisport card and corporate discounts

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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