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Munich Re

Munich Re

www.munichre.com

2 Jobs

14,347 Employees

About the Company

Munich Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. The group consists of the reinsurance and ERGO business segments, as well as the capital investment company MEAG. We are globally active and operate in all lines of the insurance business. Since our founding in 1880, we've been known for our unrivaled risk-related expertise and sound financial position. We offer customers financial protection when faced with exceptional levels of damage - from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season. We possess outstanding innovative strength, which enables us to also provide coverage for extraordinary risks such as rocket launches, renewable energies, cyber attacks, or pandemics. We're also playing a key role in driving forward the digital transformation of the insurance industry, and in doing so have further expanded our ability to assess risks and the range of services that we offer. Our tailor-made solutions and close proximity to our customers make Munich Re one of the world's most sought-after risk partners for businesses, institutions, and private individuals. Working at Munich Re is more than a career. It's an invitation to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges. Together with our team, consisting of specialists from more than 80+ fields of expertise, we turn risks into exciting opportunities that move humanity forward. https://www.munichre.com/en/career Munich Re Careers: p0060018221@munichre.com Munich Re Imprint: www.munichre.com/en/service/imprint/index.html Munich Re Legal Notice: https://www.munichre.com/en/service/legal-notice/index.html Munich Re Privacy Policy: https://www.munichre.com/en/service/privacy-statement/index.html By accessing the Munich Re LinkedIn page, you agree to LinkedIn's terms and conditions and its data use policy: www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy (c) 2000-2018 Munchener Ruckversicherungs-Gesellschaft Group Communications

Listed Jobs

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Munich Re
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Software Engineer (Backend) - Python
Job Description
Job Title: Software Engineer (Backend) – Python Role Summary: Backend software engineer responsible for designing, building, and optimizing high‑performance, secure APIs that power real‑time medical risk assessment for life insurance. Works closely with data scientists, underwriters, and product teams to integrate AI and large‑language‑model enhancements into scalable services handling large volumes of structured and unstructured health data. Expectations: - Deliver clean, maintainable code with comprehensive automated tests. - Collaborate across cross‑functional teams to shape product roadmap and architecture. - Continuously improve performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems. - Apply industry best practices in SDLC, code review, and DevOps. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement API architecture for real‑time decisioning. - Develop and expose RESTful services using FastAPI/OpenAPI. - Optimize backend performance and scalability for large data volumes. - Integrate evolving machine‑learning models and LLMs into production. - Write unit and integration tests; maintain CI/CD pipelines with automated testing. - Conduct code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices. Required Skills: - Professional experience in Python; familiarity with backend frameworks (FastAPI, Django, etc.). - API design and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger). - Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes). - Containerization (Docker) and IaC (Terraform). - Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM usage (SQLAlchemy). - Performance profiling, load testing, and latency optimization. - Knowledge of SDLC, test‑first development, and CI/CD pipelines. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) preferred but not mandatory.
Toronto, Canada
Hybrid
04-11-2025
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Munich Re
Job Title
Sr. Software Engineer (Backend) - Python
Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer (Backend) – Python Role Summary: Lead the design, development, and optimization of high‑performance APIs and services for life‑insurance risk assessment. Drive the backend architecture for real‑time decisioning with complex medical data, integrating machine‑learning models and LLMs. Expactations: - Deliver scalable, secure back‑end solutions in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional team. - Aircraft responsibilities from design through deployment, ensuring code quality and performance. - Continuously improve development practices and share expertise. Key Responsibilities: - Shape API architecture for real‑time medical data decisioning. - Collaborate with data science, underwriting, product, and customer‑success teams. - Optimize backend performance, scalability, and latency for large health datasets. - Implement automated testing (unit, integration) and participate in code reviews. - Maintain documentation and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. - Adapt product to evolving AI and LLM integration. Required Skills: - 3+ years professional Python development. - Proficient with FastAPI/Flask, OpenAPI/Swagger, and API design principles. - Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration. - Relational database expertise (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and ORM (SQLAlchemy). - Familiarity with load testing, latency profiling, and performance tuning. - Knowledge of Terraform or comparable IaC tools. - Strong grasp of SDLC best practices and test-driven development. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - No mandatory certifications, but experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is preferred.
Toronto, Canada
Hybrid
Junior
04-11-2025