Senior Python Full Stack Developer

SCOR Group; Zürich; Presencial; CHF 130.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SCOR Group in Zürich is seeking a Senior Python Developer to shape front-to-back logic for computationally intensive applications using Python, Docker and Azure. You will own key platform components, contribute to architecture, and mentor colleagues while collaborating with Quantitative Developers in a dynamic risk engineering environment.

The role requires strong full-stack capabilities, DevOps experience, and a track record of delivering scalable solutions in financial services.

Formación

• 7+ years professional experience building complex, scalable applications.
• Proficient in Python and Docker with strong DevOps practices.
• Experience with Git and DevOps standards; agile software delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Design, write clean, testable Python/Docker code for a web platform.
• Develop front-end and back-end orchestration components.
• Build cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure and related services.
• Work with Linux, Docker, DataBricks, JupyterHub, and SQL Server.
• Collaborate with IT Tech team on automation, incidents, and support.
• Mentor teammates and drive DevOps and architectural best practices.

Conocimientos

Python

Docker

Git

DevOps

Azure

Databricks

Full-stack

OOP/FP/SOLID

Agile

Herramientas

JupyterHub

SQL Server

Descripción del empleo

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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 skillsInterested 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#

About Us

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.