Junior Backend Engineer Golang

• Develop and maintain backend services using Golang while adhering to engineering standards and best practices.
• Build and extend APIs enabling reliable data exchange across configuration and asset management systems.
• Contribute to the implementation and optimization of RESTful APIs and microservice components.
• Support CI/CD processes, automated testing, and build/deployment pipelines.
• Containerize applications (Docker) and participate in Kubernetes deployment workflows.
• Assist in performance monitoring and troubleshooting using observability tools such as Datadog, Grafana, or Prometheus.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and operations teams to ensure code quality, scalability, and operational resilience.
• Work with SQL databases: contribute to schema design, write queries, and support performance tuning.
• Participate in cloud infrastructure activities on Azure or comparable cloud platforms.
• Apply ETL concepts for data transformation and integration as part of service workflows.
• Stay informed on modern technologiesincluding AI-driven capabilitiesand contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear, concise technical documentation and support knowledge sharing across the team.
• Required Skills & Experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing applications in Golang within a production or pre-production environment.
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational data modelling.
• Direct exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Familiarity with microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Exposure to monitoring and observability practices.
• Proficiency with Git or similar version control tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on building maintainable, scalable services.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Nice-to-Have.
• Experience with ETL workflows, data integration patterns, or data processing pipelines.
• Exposure to AI technologies, including generative or intelligent automation capabilities.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as Angular or Node.
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• Why Join Us.
• Join a passionate team committed to operational excellence and sustainable engineering practices.
• Engage in meaningful, high-impact work across modern cloud-native architectures and backend service delivery.
• Influence technical direction while growing your engineering craft in a collaborative environment.
• Access continuous learning opportunities and participate in a culture built on knowledge sharing.
• Work with emerging AI-enabled solutions and next-generation automation capabilities.
• About You.
• We recognize that no candidate meets every requirement.
• If you meet most of the criteria and are passionate about backend engineering, we encourage you to apply.
• You Bring.
• A keen sense of accountability and ownership in delivering high-quality solutions.
• Clear written and verbal English communication skills; additional languages are a plus.
• An understanding of backend systems, data flows, and the downstream impacts of engineering changes.
• A mindset focused on reliability, maintainability, and operational excellence.
• Experience producing clean, well-structured code and leveraging version control tools.
• An engaging communication style and the ability to distil technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• A demonstrated willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously expand your technical competencies.
• About Swiss Re.
• Swiss Re is one of the worlds 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.
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