Title:  IT1.12.3 Application Developer (m/f/d)*

Successful candidates must be prepared to relocate to the specified job location in the job posting and will be employed directly under the hiring entity’s contractual terms.

This role will be part of the Corporate Functions Tower for Group Technology ( IT 1.12), which oversees IT service delivery and manages key relationships across all corporate and central units, including Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, Services/Facilities, and Procurement. The Tower also manages cross-functional domains such as document management, collaboration platforms, corporate websites, and Group-wide Identity Access Management (IAM), as well as selected central platforms and Regulatory/Integrated Risk Management (IRM) product delivery.

Sub-section ITM 1.12.3.2 is seeking an experienced and motivated application developer to take responsibility for the development and operation of applications supporting the Central Reserving Department and the Global Reserving Platform.

 This position will be located in Munich.

YOUR JOB

• Responsibility for the implementation of solutions especially with Microsoft technologies (Visual Studio & .Net, SQL Server, MS Azure, …) but also with other technologies like R, TM1, or SAP ABAP
• Mapping of business requirements to systems/technical requirements
• Design and coding of complex changes to our products under consideration of architecture  and coding guidelines
• Specification and execution of tests
• Installation, configuration, and customizing of different products
• Support of release upgrades
• Provision of technical documentation
• Technical application support, solving of incidents and problems
• Management of technical subprojects
• Responsibility for the adherence to appropriate standards (coding, performance, monitor capability, audit acceptability, secure environment)
• Review of systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technology
• Coaching of Application Developers in software development capabilities
• Work in bigger teams where good communication skills are needed

YOUR PROFILE

• Good university degree in computer engineering / IT or similar qualification
• Several years of working experience in software development as a developer and architect and hence in-depth knowledge of the processes of the entire software development and product life cycle
• Strong knowledge about clean coding, object-oriented development principles, patterns, and agile development practices as well as DevOps technologies
• Deep technical knowledge in working with Microsoft technologies like Visual Studio & .Net, SQL Server, MS Azure. Furthermore experience with other technologies like TM1, R, SAP ABAP
• Deep technical knowledge in systems architecture, service-based architecture, enterprise application architecture, cloud architecture
• Experience in managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints
• Know-how about test driven design, unit testing and automated testing
• Track record of successful implementations that delivered value to the business
• Willingness to work hard with a high speed and the ability to cope under stress
• Cooperative working style creating a culture of accountability and sharing
• Strong communication skills
• Fluent spoken and written English

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. 

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Application Instructions

Please apply through our online portal and upload your CV, as well as your academic reference letters, including school certificates, graduation certificates and transcripts of record for any degrees. If applicable, please also submit reference letters from any previous employers or certificates from any other qualifications you may have. We recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position and Munich Re is of interest to you.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified. 

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Katharina Schlechter

HR Consultant