Workforce Software Engineer (Time & Attendance)

About the Position

Workforce Software Engineer (Time & Attendance)

Are you a Workforce Management expert who thrives at the intersection of technology and business? Do you love designing smart, scalable solutions that make a real difference to how people experience work? If so, Swiss Re has an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Workforce Software Engineer (Time & Attendance) at Swiss Re, you will be at the heart of our HR technology transformation, owning and evolving our Workforce Management and Time & Attendance solutions across multiple countries. This is a role where your technical depth meets strategic thinking - you will shape how thousands of employees experience time management and attendance processes globally. From designing elegant solutions to resolving complex production challenges, you will leave your mark on a platform that truly matters.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end Workforce Software solutions across the full lifecycle - from requirements analysis and solution design through to development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Act as the technical subject matter expert for Workforce Software, providing authoritative guidance on configuration, integration, and solution architecture to engineers, Product Owners, and business stakeholders.
• Translate complex business requirements into practical, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions that align with Swiss Re's architecture, security, and governance standards.
• Lead and manage integrations between Workforce Software and the broader HR technology landscape, including APIs, file-based interfaces, SQL, and scripting technologies.
• Support and resolve complex production issues, applying strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to ensure platform stability, security, and resilience.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineers, and external partners to deliver solutions that meet evolving business and regulatory requirements across different countries.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of the Workforce Management platform, identifying opportunities to enhance performance, maintainability, and user experience.
• Provide technical leadership on workstreams, mentoring team members, and ensuring delivery quality across Agile-based project cycles.
• Support global and multi-country implementations, ensuring country-specific Time & Attendance requirements are accurately captured and delivered.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience with Workforce Software, particularly Time & Attendance modules, including implementation, configuration, enhancement, and production support.
• Strong knowledge of Workforce Management concepts, including timekeeping, attendance tracking, scheduling, and integration with HR and payroll systems.
• Proven experience designing and delivering Workforce Software solutions across the full project lifecycle, from requirements analysis and solution design through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Solid experience with integration technologies, including APIs, file-based interfaces, SQL, and scripting or development tools.
• Demonstrated experience with global or multi-country implementations, including managing country-specific Time & Attendance and regulatory requirements.

Nice to Have

• Workforce Software certifications such as PT102, PT001, PT002, PT003, PT105, PT106, or equivalent Time & Attendance / Workforce Management certifications.
• Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex application and integration issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and guiding solution design decisions.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

We Offer

• A hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

About the Company

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. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. 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 15,000 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.

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

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