Training as a Computer Scientist in Application Development
Swiss Life AG
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:16 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Swiss Life offers a 4-year apprenticeship in application development. Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Complete a practical year at the Berufsbildungscenter in Altstetten.
- Take on independent project responsibilities from the start.
- Enjoy diverse future opportunities after graduation.
Skills
- Must have a high secondary school diploma with good grades.
- Strong German language skills, both written and spoken.
- Interest in software development and logical thinking.
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The training as a computer scientist in the field of application development lasts 4 years and starts on August 1st each year. A professional qualification can be obtained at Swiss Life with or without a vocational baccalaureate. The school basic year and the inter-company courses (1st and 2nd semester) are completed with an external training partner.
Qualification: Computer Scientist EFZ (Federal Certificate of Competence) in the field of application development. Ideally with a vocational baccalaureate.
What we offer
- Our experienced vocational and practical trainers accompany you through your exciting training period
- You will complete the basic training year at the Vocational Training Center (Bbc) in Altstetten before taking on exciting and challenging tasks in practice at Swiss Life
- From the very beginning, you will work independently on project assignments and take responsibility for shaping the digital future of Swiss Life
- We financially contribute, for example, to language stays and language diplomas and have a diverse internal offering on health topics, such as our sports club
- After completing your training, you can expect diverse future perspectives
Your strengths
- You have a diploma from the highest secondary level I with good to very good performance
- Your German language skills in spoken and written form are excellent
- You are excited to apply your strong mathematical and logical thinking skills
- You are interested in computer science with a focus on software development
- You are responsible, communicative, and enjoy working in a team
- With your energetic commitment and a positive attitude, you achieve good results
- Market-oriented training salary
- Between 25 and 27 vacation days
- Above-average benefits in case of accident and illness
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile office
- Individual meetings and support
- Internal training opportunities
- Electronic learning platform
- Preferential conditions with various partner companies
- Up to 35% discount on public transport
Your contact
Laetitia Sghaier
About Swiss Life
We advise and support people in all life situations: in terms of retirement planning and preparing for their financial future, we help them lead a self-determined life.
