Java Developer

About The Company

SIGNAL IDUNA Gruppe is one of Germany's leading insurance and financial services providers, headquartered in Hamburg and Dortmund. Over recent years, the company has undergone a significant transformation, embracing modern, agile, and customer-centric working environments. The organization values openness, trust, and mutual respect, fostering a culture that encourages innovation through diverse perspectives and experiences.

Committed to shaping the future of the insurance industry, SIGNAL IDUNA Gruppe seeks passionate professionals to join their team and contribute to strategic growth and technological advancement.

About The Role

As a DevOps Engineer & Java Developer (m/w/d) in Input-Management with SmartFix & DocAI, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing and maintaining the company's input management systems. Your primary focus will be on developing robust, scalable microservices using Java and cloud-native technologies, particularly within the Google Cloud Platform. You will be responsible for designing and implementing automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and managing the operational stability of deployed applications.

This role requires a proactive approach to DevOps practices, including automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of software solutions.

In this strategic position, you will collaborate within an agile squad to optimize existing software, develop new features, and integrate third-party SaaS solutions such as Google Cloud's DocAI. Your expertise will help streamline customer data processing, improve automation, and support the company's digital transformation initiatives. You will also serve as a technical product owner, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of the input management ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Degree in (Business) Informatics, Computer Science, or a related IT field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Initial experience in configuring and operating cloud environments, preferably on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Spring, with optional knowledge of Angular and Python.
• Hands-on experience with microservice architecture, REST APIs, and cloud functions.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices including Jenkins, Terraform, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of test frameworks like JUnit, Jest, Cypress, and monitoring tools such as Splunk and Grafana.
• Understanding of clean code principles, agile methodologies, and team collaboration.
• Motivation to learn new architectures, technologies, and SaaS solutions like Google Cloud's DocAI.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain DevOps practices, including automation of testing and deployment processes to ensure high software quality.
• Develop, optimize, and operate microservices and software solutions, including the SmartFix platform by Insiders.
• Create and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ensuring smooth and continuous delivery of software updates.
• Design scalable, future-proof architectures leveraging Google Cloud technologies, focusing on input management systems.
• Enhance logic and algorithms for automated customer query recognition and processing to improve service automation.
• Integrate SaaS solutions like Google Cloud's DocAI into existing workflows, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance.
• Develop robust connectors within the insurance-specific enterprise architecture to facilitate data exchange and system interoperability.
• Provide technical ownership for software components, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Refactor and improve code quality through best practices, ensuring maintainability and scalability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards and a 38-hour workweek under a collective agreement.
• Open and friendly working environment with a motivated team of mathematicians, statisticians, and business professionals.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, enabling work-life balance and personal pursuits.
• Modern office spaces designed to foster creativity and collaboration.
• Opportunities to influence and shape technological advancements within a strategic project.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities in cloud technologies, SaaS solutions, and DevOps best practices.

Equal Opportunity

SIGNAL IDUNA Gruppe is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and experiences. Our hiring practices ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equitably, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that diversity enhances innovation and drives our success.