Software Engineer, Life & Health (2027 Permanent)

Munich Re sees the use of medical data as instrumental in enhancing the customer experience and expanding insurability for life insurance. Integrated Analytics (IA) leads this effort in the US and Canada. Individuals in the role of Software Engineer will use their software engineering skills to build and operationalize the platforms that turn underwriting expertise into automated, auditable risk decisions. In the past year we have: Shipped a multi-tenant rules engine and visual rule designer that lets carrier underwriters author and deploy decision logic self-serveDeployed automated interview and decision workflows to production in partnership with underwriters and data scienceStood up event-streaming (SSE) and third-party data pipelines feeding real time underwriting decisions across servicesIntegrated an agentic development workflow into our Software Development Lifecycle Your role Collaborate closely with team members to design, build, test, and ship features across the stack - from Python (FastAPI) backend services to a React + TypeScript frontendModel complex domain logic - rule graphs, execution state, and lifecycle workflows - as clean, deterministic, well-tested codeDesign and maintain PostgreSQL-backed, multi-tenant data models, including schema migrations and tenant isolationIntegrate security throughout the engineering lifecycle - authentication/authorization (OAuth2/OIDC), RBAC, and CI/CDWork with existing engineering, data science, and underwriting groups at Munich Re to develop and apply software development best practices Your Profile Bachelor’s degreeIntermediate knowledge of principles of software developmentFamiliarity with Python and web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or similar)Familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript and a modern React framework (React or Next.js)Knowledge of relational databases (RDBMS), ideally PostgreSQL, and data modelingVersion control with Git and the ability to submit well-structured Pull RequestsStrong written technical communication skillsWorking knowledge of Linux and familiarity with cloud computing Nice-to-have skills include: Infrastructure: containerization, orchestration, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-codeBackend depth: SQL ORMs, authentication & authorization, multi-tenant systemsAsync programming, event streaming (SSE/websockets), and observability toolingInterest in domain modeling, rules engines, workflow/DAG execution, or compilers/interpreters About Munich Re Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better. As the world’s leading reinsurance company with more than 40,000 employees in over 50 locations around the globe, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into manageable risk, we enable fundamental change. We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as a key priority with a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions. We dare to think big and are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients. Our data, our technology, and our teams place us in a unique position to drive transformative change in the life insurance industry. We invest strategically in our world class talent, offering our employees a work experience that promotes professional development, innovation, and rewards high performance. What Can We Offer You? We are pleased to offer our employees great benefits and resources to support their mental, physical and financial wellbeing. These include: An engaging and collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and developmentA hybrid work environment that combines weekly in-office and remote daysA great compensation package including annual company bonusMarket leading company-paid flexible health and dental benefits, starting on your first dayFlexible dollars provided by the company to put towards Health Spending Account and/or Wellness Spending AccountImmediate participation in DC Pension Plan with an automatic employer contribution, plus optional company matchGenerous time off including vacation, personal days, unplanned time, Statutory Holidays and company-wide early closure half-daysLearning and development programs and resources, including unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Education Assistance Program and reimbursement for professional feesMaternity, Parental & Adoption Leave top-up programEmployee Referral Program, Recognition & Rewards Platform Our base salary range for this role is between $125,000 and $145,000 per year, plus an opportunity for an annual company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to internal equity. This role is located in our Toronto office on 390 Bay St, and we operate in a hybrid work model. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. We do not use AI in our recruitment process - applications are reviewed by our team to ensure a fair and personalized experience. Please note that only candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly. We thank all candidates for their interest. Munich Re is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact AODARequestHR@munichre.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.