Client Solution Architect

About the Team and our Scope 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Zurich, we operate through a global network of around 80 offices and employ approximately 15,000 people worldwide. 

Our team works in Swiss Re’s Life & Health (L&H) helping insurers and partners navigate an increasingly complex health landscape. 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. 

At Swiss Re, you’ll join a purpose-driven, inclusive, and innovative environment where your work contributes to making the world more resilient. 

About the Role 

We are looking for a pragmatic and hands-on Solution Architect to join our team and play a key role in shaping, delivering, and supporting innovative software solutions that drive business value. In this role, you will bridge technical and business domains, working closely with customers, partners, and product teams to deliver scalable, secure, and customer-focused solutions. 

Your responsibilities will be 

• Support sales and pre-sales efforts by clearly and enthusiastically presenting product architecture and capabilities to customers. 

• Act as the key technical point of contact for customers, ensuring smooth upgrades, resolving issues, and supporting solution adoption. 

• Contribute to technical documentation, solution blueprints, and best practices. 

• Collaborate with development, product management, and business stakeholders to align solutions with strategy and customer requirements. 

• Explore and apply emerging technologies, including Generative AI, to enhance solution design and customer experience. 

About You 

Nobody is perfect and meets 100% of requirements. If you, however, meet some of the criteria below and are genuinely curious about the innovation in insurance and financial services, we will be happy to meet you. 

If you possess traits and experience that match most of the below, we’d love to hear from you: 

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field. 

• Passion for delivering solutions that create real business impact. 

• Solid experience (3-5+ years) delivering software solutions, ideally in cloud environments. 

• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and modern software stacks (Java, JavaScript preferred) with practical coding experience 

• Proven ability to work across business and technical teams, translating business needs into actions. 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills. 

• Hands-on, pragmatic mindset with the ability to manage priorities in complex environments. 

What We Offer 

At Swiss Re, we support your growth and wellbeing through: 

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work options 

• A collaborative tech environment with top talent and cutting-edge tools 

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits 

...and much more we’d be happy to discuss with you in person. 

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience.

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About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.