Senior Python Full Stack Developer

SCOR; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SCOR seeks a Senior Python Developer to shape front-to-back logic for computationally intensive applications, using modern tech such as Python, DataBricks, Docker and Microsoft Azure. You will own key platform components and contribute to architecture, while mentoring peers and driving DevOps adoption.

You will collaborate with quant developers, engineers and IT teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions in a cloud-first environment, with a focus on performance and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of professional experience building complex, scalable applications.
• Proficient in Git and DevOps standards.
• Thorough knowledge of Python and Docker.
• Deep full‑stack expertise with ownership of key platform components.
• Ability to contribute to architecture discussions and modern engineering practices.
• Experience mentoring colleagues as a technical reference point.
• Strong web development and web architecture skills.
• Solid grasp of OOP, FP and SOLID principles.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Several years in Financial Services, preferably Insurance/Reinsurance.
• Excellent English and strong communication skills.
• Team player with analytical mindset and curiosity about new technologies.
• Nice-to-have: cloud solutions (Azure/AWS), Spark/DataBricks, .NET/C#.

Responsibilities

• Design, efficient, testable, reusable, and reliable Python/Docker code on a web platform.
• Develop front-end and back-end solutions for task orchestration.
• Implement and design cloud-based solutions (primarily Azure).
• Work with Linux, Docker, DataBricks, JupyterHub and SQL Server.
• Collaborate with IT Technical team on automation, incidents and 3rd level support.
• Contribute to architecture choices and drive modernization efforts.
• Mentor peers and raise engineering standards within the team.
• Support migration of the system to a new web stack with a smooth transition.

Skills

Python

Docker

Git

Full-stack

Azure

DataBricks

SQL

OOP/FP/SOLID

Scrum/Agile

English

Tools

Databricks

JupyterHub

SQL Server

Linux

Kubernetes

Job description

Combining deep full-stack expertise with ownership of key platform components and strong technical contribution within his domain.

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying "The Art & Science of Risk," SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry - actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others - as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by "The SCOR Way." Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.

As a team member of the IT Internal Modelling team within the Risk Delivery & Engineering you will be engaged in shaping the front-to-back logic of running computationally intensive applications which use the state of art technologies such as Python, DataBricks, Docker and Microsoft Azure. The role also contributes directly to building and evolving the system, operating at Senior Python Developer level by combining deep full-stack expertise, ownership of key platform components and strong technical contribution within the domain.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Design, efficient, testable, reusable, and reliable code in Python, Docker on a web platform
• Implementation and enhancement of the Front end and Back end of applications responsible for task orchestration
• Implementation and design of the solution on cloud (mainly Microsoft Azure)
• Working on solutions which uses Linux, Docker, DataBricks, JupyterHub, SQL Server, …
• Closely work together with IT Technical team to handle automation, incidents, and 3rd level support
• Integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Work collaboratively in architecting/developing solutions
• Working with the team of very skilled Quantitative Developers
• Play a key role in the migration of the system towards a new technological web stack, contributing to design decisions and ensuring a smooth and sustainable transition.
• Actively contributes to architecture and innovation efforts by introducing modern engineering practices, improving performance, usability and scalability, and challenging the status quo where appropriate.
• Introduce and adopt DevOps tools and frameworks that improve developer productivity and strengthen the platform
• Act as a technical reference point within the team, mentor colleagues, elevate engineering standards and collaborate closely with Architecture, numerical developers and DevOps stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies/industry trends

Required experience & competencies

• 7+ years professional experience building complex, scalable applications is essential
• Proficient understanding of Git and DevOps standards is essential
• Thorough knowledge of Python and Docker is essential
• Deep full-stack expertise with proven ownership of key platform components in a business-critical application environment.
• Ability to contribute to architecture discussions, modern engineering practices, platform evolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and acting as a technical reference point for complex development, platform and DevOps topics.
• Proficient in overall web development and web architecture
• Firm grasp of OOP, FP & SOLID design principles
• Experience working with scrum or other agile methodologies
• Several years in Financial Services industry, preferably Insurance/Reinsurance
• Very good knowledge of English
• Good communication skills with IT and Business
• Team spirit
• Good analytical skills
• Interested in learning new technologies
• In addition the following will be considered of advantage:
  • Previous experience on building solutions on the cloud (Azure or AWS)
  • Knowledge in building big data application (i.e.: Spark, Databricks, etc.)
  • Previous experience with .NET/C#