Business IT Consultant (m⁠/⁠f⁠/⁠d) – Insurance Systems and Processes

Your work duties and responsibilities include:

• Specifications in German – You analyse requirements from our customers (insurance companies) and translate their needs and goals into specifications covering both the functional part and the technical brief for the development team. You act as the link between system users and software development.
• Consultations and workshops – You maintain regular contact with customers about their requirements. You create functional specifications, participate in system configuration and parameterisation, present new system features, and propose solutions aligned with customer needs and technical capabilities. This includes preparing and delivering workshops, training sessions, and presentations.
• Customer support and advisory – You advise customers on system deployment and customisation, as well as on insurance product-related questions. You analyse feature-level issues and create use cases.
• Testing and conceptual work – You test system functionalities and contribute to the design of concepts and solution proposals for their further development.

The technologies and tools you’ll work with:

• Jira
• XML tools (PSPad, Beyond Compare)
• SQL Developer, SQuirreL SQL
• Microsoft 365 (incl. Microsoft Teams)

Key skills (MUST HAVE):

• Completed education or degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, IT Analyst, or IT Product Specialist in software development
• Ability to analyse customer requirements and propose appropriate solutions
• Strong communication skills with regular direct customer contact
• Ability to produce technical documentation that is concise, clear, and easy to understand
• Prior experience in the insurance industry
• Fluent German (minimum C1) – independent customer communication and preparation of technical documentation

We also appreciate (NICE TO HAVE):

• Ability to read and navigate Java code
• English skills an advantage (any level)
• Willingness to travel occasionally for international assignments (max. 10 days per year)

• Salary from €2,600 gross per month – the exact amount depends on your experience and will be mutually agreed
• Motivational rewards and bonuses (e.g. a Christmas bonus of up to one month’s base salary)
• Meal allowance above the statutory minimum
• Contribution to supplementary pension savings (3rd pillar)
• Hobby allowance of €200 per year
• 5 additional days of holiday above the statutory entitlement, plus a paid day off on New Year’s Eve
• Work from home or the office – you choose
• Flexible working hours
• Internal and external training
• Free German and English courses with the chance to earn a bonus
• A personal and friendly approach
• Team sports activities
• Healthy snacks, quality coffee and tea

We know that we are not the only ones who choose. You choose your future workplace too. Here’s why you should work with us:

• Your story is important to us and we want you to feel special. At msg life Slovakia, you can count on a tailor-made approach.
• You will join the team of an international IT company with offices around the world. We work with more than 350 satisfied employees in Slovakia, some of whom have been with us for more than 20 years.
• You will join a company that analyzes, develops and tests intelligent software solutions in the insurance services industry. During 25 years on the market, we have implemented more than 100 successful projects. We have high ambitions and are constantly working on ourselves. We improve the working environment and are committed to social responsibility, sustainability and diversity.
• You’ll enjoy our friendly colleagues and great atmosphere, not only at work, but also at breakfast and sports activities. Our employees appreciate it and have placed msg life in the top ten of the prestigious Best Employer ranking in the IT and Telecommunications category for two years in a row.
• You can choose to work from the office, from home or hybrid. We do everything we can to create a comfortable working environment for you. We also have more than 70 other diverse company benefits for you.

For details on the job, see the article What does a Business IT Consultant do?