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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer - **Company:** Swiss Re. - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain - **Salary:** €52,000.0 - €65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Applications Architecture, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Hibernate (Java), PostgreSQL, OAuth, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Software Construction, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Kotlin, Heroku, Kubernetes, Api Design, Api Management, Docker - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html ## About the Role Nobody is perfect and meets 100% of requirements. If you, however, meet some of the criteria below and are genuinely curious about the world of software development and IT Cloud, we will be happy to meet you. If you possess traits and experience that fits into the below, we'd love to hear from you: Proficiency in several elements of our technology stack (Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, OAuth, React and TypeScript) is expected.Strong hands-on coding capabilities with Java and Spring Boot. Experience on designing, implementing, releasing and testing software solutions ensuring reliability, functionality and performance. Experience in API design, development, API management and relative design patterns. Experience in developing scalable and highly available applications, leveraging cloud services and relative architectural and design patterns. Experience with coaching and guiding other fellow SW engineers. Exposure to Azure DevOps (Repo, Pipeline, CI/CD). Ability to describe and document application architecture and processes in an easy-to-understand manner. ## Description Our team, a software house within Swiss Re, develops cloud-native (Azure-based) SaaS/PaaS solutions for external Life & Health insurance clients. Our portfolio includes established products like Magnum and those in growth or incubation stages, used globally. We utilize the latest technology and prioritize innovation to stay competitive. Our technical team comprises over 150 professionals with multidisciplinary skills, located in various countries, delivering highly available, multi-regional solutions used worldwide. About the Role As the Back-End Engineer, you will design and develop software solutions, assist fellow engineers through peer coding and reviews, and lead discussions on development approaches and best practices. Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate business needs into robust technological solutions that align with the product vision and roadmap. Your responsibilities will be: Design and develop back-end software solutions deployed on-premises or in cloud-based environments used at scale. Maintain the performance, scalability, and security of software applications, ensuring they meet high standards of reliability for clients. Participate in design workshops with architects, review sessions with software engineers, and support engineering managers and product owners in driving SDLC processes. Effectively use new technologies to build and launch Proof of Concepts (PoC) with a prototyping approach. 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