Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, organizačná zložka

Place of work
Remote work
Contract type
full-time
Wage (gross)
3 000 EUR/monthThe salary listed for this position represents the starting point, and the final offer will be determined based on your experience and specific requirements.

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Interested in working in a stimulating and challenging environment in developing Python applications, adopting DevOps and cloud technologies? Interested in gaining detailed first-hand insights into advanced financial models and their implementation from a truly global perspective?

As the team is currently accelerating its cloud and DevOps adoption, this is a great opportunity to shape our journey. We build new and actively refactor existing actuarial applications using the right mix of modern technologies (e.g. Python, Conda, Airflow, Kubernetes, Containers, Azure Cloud). As part of this we are actively transforming the way we work by adopting DevOps and agile principles and by leveraging innovation and capabilities cloud technologies and modern development platforms offer to us.

Your role
As a Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer, your main responsibilities will involve: 
  • Design and develop actuarial applications which are crucial for Zurich business steering and regulatory reporting (e.g. replicating portfolio for market risk, economic scenario generator, etc.)
  • Proactively understand business requirements and translate them into superior software implementations through an agile change management cycle (e.g. design, initial prototype, user feedback, further optimization/industrialization)
  • Implement maintainable, scalable, and clean code, primarily in Python.
  • Contribute to end-to-end process automation for both productive run (e.g. workflow orchestration in Apache Airflow) and change management (e.g. CI/CD pipeline in Azure DevOps, etc.)
  • Support the development of other relevant application’s components (e.g. internal python libraries, Jupyter Hub integration, etc.)
  • Actively engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to leverage top level expertise and services and to ensure life actuarial applications and systems are up to highest quality standards.
Your Skills and Experience
As a Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer, your skills and experience will ideally include:  
  • Master in computer science or related fields.
  • 3+ years of experience as software engineer or developer, ideally working on financial models. implementation (e.g. economic capital modelling, economic scenarios generator implementation, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with Python is a must.
  • Hand-on experience with DevOps tools (e.g. Git, CI/CD pipelines, etc.) and package/environment management systems (e.g. Conda) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Cloud Services in Azure or others major cloud providers (e.g. AWS, etc.) is a plus.
  • Interest in automation topics and workflow orchestration tools (e.g. Apache Airflow) is a plus.
  • Passion about technology and ability to develop innovative solutions with a problem-solving and solution-oriented attitude, with a strong commitment to quality.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and adherence to deadlines.
  • Strong communication, coordination and teamwork skills.
  • Good English (verbal and written).

Employee perks, benefits

Apart from monthly salary and a yearly bonus we offer benefits package which includes: 

Working time benefits
Personal days off, Concentrated work week, Additional vacation, Home office, Extra days off at occasion of childbirth, Sabbatical leave, Workcation 

Monetary benefits
Life insurance from Zurich Austria, Compensation for salary loss during sick leave, 3rd pension pillar contribution, Risk Life Insurance, Meal contribution on top of the legally required minimum, Years of service bonus, Wedding bonus, Baby bonus

Other benefits
Edenred electronic cafeteria, Public Transport contribution, Maternity leave benefits, Company and team events, Free parking at the office building, Massages in the office

Learning/Development
Professional Certifications, Online Education Portals, Extensive Onboarding program, Strengths based culture (GALLUP)

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Number of years of experience

3

Advertiser

Brief description of the company

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With about 60,000 employees it provides a wide range of property and casualty, life insurance products and services in more than 200 countries and territories. Zurich’s customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations.

Zurich Slovakia is a Competence Center based in Bratislava and Kosice providing highly specialized services for Zurich's headquarter in Switzerland and all Zurich Business units around the globe. Our services are focusing on all types of actuarial services – Life and Non-life, pricing and reserving, on data science and engineering, risk management, business intelligence, information technology, software asset management as well as insurance network management and technical accounting. Our Competence Center employs around 400+ staff from 20+ different countries.

At Zurich Insurance, we recognize the importance of fostering an open-minded, safe and inclusive environment for everyone. We stand with diversity and respect different backgrounds and lifestyles. That's why we've implemented numerous initiatives to ensure our employees feel comfortable, accepted and respected at all times.

Number of employees

250-499 employees
ID: 4963508  Dátum zverejnenia: 18.11.2024  Pracovná ponuka je prevzatá z inej stránky alebo zdroja. Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 3 000 EUR/month
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