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SCOR

Global reinsurer offering P&C and L&H.

Senior Software & Platform Engineer - Risk Modeling Platform

Full-Stack EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeZürich, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of professional experience building complex, scalable web applications.
  • Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating solutions on cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
  • A quantitative or analytical background and the ability to understand statistical, actuarial, or risk modelling concepts and collaborate with quantitative modelling teams.
  • Proficient understanding of Git and DevOps standards.
  • Thorough knowledge of Python and Docker.
  • Proficient knowledge of web development and web architecture.
  • A firm grasp of object-oriented programming, functional programming, and SOLID design principles.
  • Experience working with Scrum or other Agile methodologies.
  • Several years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably insurance or reinsurance.
  • Very good knowledge of English.
  • Good communication skills with IT and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design efficient, testable, reusable, and reliable code in Python and Docker on a web platform.
  • Implement and enhance the front end and back end of applications responsible for task orchestration.
  • Implement and design cloud solutions, mainly on Microsoft Azure.
  • Contribute to applications and platforms that support statistical modelling, analytical workflows, model execution frameworks, and large-scale quantitative computations, and help actuaries optimize models and algorithms.
  • Work on solutions using Linux, Docker, Databricks, JupyterHub, and PostgreSQL.
  • Work closely with the IT technical team to handle automation, incidents, and third-level support.
  • Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Collaborate in architecting and developing solutions.
  • Work across modelling constraints, data integration requirements, infrastructure, and software development to translate quantitative and business needs into robust technical solutions.
  • Contribute to the future integration of the Risk Modeling Platform with strategic data platforms, working closely with modelling, data integration, architecture, and IT delivery teams.
  • Work with the team of quantitative developers.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in environments involving statistical models, quantitative analytics, risk modelling platforms, or model execution frameworks.
  • Knowledge of building big data applications, such as Spark or Databricks, and experience using Databricks to support large-scale model execution and optimization.
  • Previous experience with .NET or C#.

About the Company

SCOR

Global reinsurer offering P&C and L&H.

SCOR SE is a global reinsurer with two main segments: Property & Casualty (P&C) and Life & Health (L&H). It helps insurance companies and other businesses transfer part of their underwriting and financial risks through reinsurance, while also managing a diversified asset portfolio. In P&C, it covers property, casualty, and specialty lines such as natural catastrophes, agriculture, aviation, and marine risks; in L&H, it covers life, health, and long-term care risks. SCOR’s goal is to support clients in reducing risk across regions by offering a broad suite of risk-management solutions and maintaining a balanced, global portfolio.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1970

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