Senior Application Engineer (UI Developer)

🏢 About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is a leading global provider of reinsurance, insurance, and other risk transfer solutions. They work to make the world more resilient by anticipating and managing a wide range of risks, from natural catastrophes to cybercrime, across Property & Casualty and Life & Health sectors. With over 14,000 employees worldwide, Swiss Re combines experience with creative thinking to create new opportunities and solutions for clients.

🎯 The Role

As a Senior UI Developer at Swiss Re, you will be a technical cornerstone in the product development lifecycle. You will collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and UX teams to architect, implement, and maintain sophisticated user interfaces. This role focuses on building enterprise-grade applications that meet business needs while delivering exceptional user experiences within a global team.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Core: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React.js
• State Management: Redux, Context API, MobX
• Testing: Jest, Cypress, Playwright
• Cloud/DevOps: AWS, Azure, GCP (familiarity), CI/CD
• Other: Progressive Web Apps, Server-Side Rendering, Headless CMS, Security Best Practices, Data Privacy Compliance

💼 What You'll Do

• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance UI solutions across multiple products.
• Lead the technical strategy for frontend development, ensuring maintainability and performance.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and reusable component libraries.
• Collaborate effectively across global teams with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership within cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging frontend technologies through proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Optimize performance and ensure accessibility compliance in all UI implementations.
• Manage the application lifecycle from planning through delivery, including risk assessment and task prioritization.

✅ What You'll Need

• 10+ years of experience in UI technologies.
• Expert-level proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and frontend frameworks (React.js preferred).
• Strong understanding of UI architecture, component-based development, and state management (Redux, Context API, MobX).
• Proven experience architecting large-scale, component-driven applications.
• Experience defining design systems and maintaining component libraries.

🌟 Nice to Have

• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright) and CI/CD processes.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of progressive web apps, server-side rendering, and headless CMS integrations.
• Understanding of security best practices and data privacy compliance.
• Contributions to open-source UI frameworks or community engagement.
• Experience with high-performance, data-intensive UI applications.
• Understanding of insurance/reinsurance business.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies.