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# Working Student Test Automation and Software Development

- **Company:** Hannover Rück SE
- **Location:** Hannover, Germany
- **Salary:** €39,520.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Backend, Gherkin, Information Technology, Cucumber (Software), Jenkins
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.hannover-re.com/talentcommunity/apply/1370421055/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Ongoing studies with a scientific or technical focus, e.g. Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Business Informatics
 * Programming skills and experience with technologies such as Java, JavaScript and Python
 * Ideally, inital knowledge of software test automation
 * Proficient user skills in German and English
 * Strong IT affinity and a self-driven, structured way of working

## Description

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Life & Health Global Services, Digital Solutions team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a temporary, part-time basis (roughly 19 HPW) for 24 months, commencing 1 January 2027 as a Working Student Test Automation and Software Development. You will support the team in creating customer-specific knowledge bases for our ReFlex product. This includes the backend development of knowledge bases, as well as the development, testing, and maintenance of rules for automated risk assessment. Our projects are delivered in close collaboration with colleagues and clients in an international environment., * Tool-supported test automation using Continuous Integration tools (e.g. Jenkins, Apache, Tomcat, Cucumber / Gherkin)

 * Agile software development
 * Development and implementation of system requirements, for example in the area of medical underwriting rules and ratings
 * DevOps activities, including code optimisation and automation
 * Documentation of processes, requirements, and development activities in Jira