Swiss Re

Junior Backend Engineer, Golang

Swiss Re

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bangalore • India

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

AzureCloudDockerETLGoGrafanaKubernetesMicroservicesPrometheusSQL

About the role

  • Develop and maintain backend services using Golang while adhering to engineering standards and best practices.
  • Build and extend APIs enabling reliable data exchange across configuration and asset management systems.
  • Contribute to the implementation and optimization of RESTful APIs and microservice components.
  • Support CI/CD processes, automated testing, and build/deployment pipelines.
  • Containerize applications (Docker) and participate in Kubernetes deployment workflows.
  • Assist in performance monitoring and troubleshooting using observability tools such as Datadog, Grafana, or Prometheus.
  • Collaborate with product, architecture, and operations teams to ensure code quality, scalability, and operational resilience.
  • Work with SQL databases: contribute to schema design, write queries, and support performance tuning.
  • Participate in cloud infrastructure activities on Azure or comparable cloud platforms.
  • Apply ETL concepts for data transformation and integration as part of service workflows.
  • Stay informed on modern technologies—including AI-driven capabilities—and contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement.
  • Maintain clear, concise technical documentation and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience developing applications in Golang within a production or pre-production environment.
  • Solid understanding of SQL and relational data modelling.
  • Direct exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
  • Familiarity with microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes fundamentals.
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
  • Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
  • Exposure to monitoring and observability practices.
  • Proficiency with Git or similar version control tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on building maintainable, scalable services.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
  • Work with emerging AI-enabled solutions and next-generation automation capabilities.
  • Engage in meaningful, high-impact work across modern cloud-native architectures and backend service delivery.
  • Access continuous learning opportunities and participate in a culture built on knowledge sharing.
  • Join a passionate team committed to operational excellence and sustainable engineering practices.
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Hard Skills & Tools
GolangSQLRESTful APIsmicroservicesDockerKubernetesCI/CDETLobservabilityDevOps
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skills