IT Tech - Lead

Scor; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Flexible parental leave

Volunteer time

Job summary

SCOR is seeking an experienced IT Tech Lead to guide our Tech & Data team in building next-generation reinsurance systems. You will architect scalable, cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure, lead a polyglot engineering team, and drive AI-enabled capabilities with a strong emphasis on responsible AI. Hybrid work policy supports 3 days in office and 2 days remote; relocation within the U.S.

is available. Location: United States (KC region).

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent experience.
• Experience in insurance/reinsurance or financial services is a plus.
• 7+ years delivering solutions in enterprise environments.
• Backend: Java (Spring) or .NET (C#); frontend: Angular/React with TS/HTML5/CSS3.
• Azure native design, AKS proficiency, and cloud-based CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of scalable Azure-based platform.
• Guide polyglot team in backend services and modern UIs.
• Drive cloud, containerization, and CI/CD best practices.
• Partner with data scientists to operationalize AI services.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with stakeholders across the US.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cloud architecture

Azure

Java

Python

Frontend frameworks

AI / Generative AI

Mentoring

Data privacy

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or MIS

Tools

AKS

Azure

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and innovative IT Tech Lead to join our dynamic Tech & Data team and spearhead the development of our next-generation reinsurance systems. The ideal candidate is a technical visionary passionate about building scalable, cloud-native solutions and advancing AI-enabled capabilities across the technology landscape. The candidate is analytically minded and a collaborative leader with a strong interest in applying AI responsibly to improve business outcomes, developer productivity, and decision-making. You will work closely with a talented team of engineers and business users across the US to guide, design, build, and deploy sophisticated applications for core reinsurance functions such as Assumed Administration, Claims, Retrocession, and Facultative Underwriting at SCOR Global Life Americas. This role will also help identify and implement opportunities to embed generative AI and intelligent automation into enterprise applications while ensuring alignment with responsible AI principles and enterprise standards. You will be handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII), which requires adherence to applicable data privacy, security, and compliance standards of respective markets.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Architecture: Lead the architectural design and development of our core reinsurance platform on Microsoft Azure, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and resilient.
• Full-Stack Oversight: Guide a polyglot engineering team in building robust backend services using Java/python/.Net, and creating intuitive, high-performance user interfaces with Angular or React.
• Cloud & DevOps Excellence: Champion the use of Azure cloud services, with a strong focus on containerization and orchestration using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Container Apps (ACA). Drive CI/CD best practices to ensure rapid and reliable delivery.
• AI Integration: Collaborate with data scientists to integrate and operationalize AI services into our products, unlocking new insights and capabilities for risk analysis and pricing.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Solution Owner, business analysts, and other stakeholders—including business users across the US, to translate complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions.
• Process Improvement: Propose and lead activities that improve processes, user experience, operational efficiency, system stability with reduced complexity
• Compliance & Data Protection: Oversee and ensure compliance with global and regional market based legal and other regulatory requirements, including requirements related to handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Maintain and support SCOR ICS controls, security standards, and internal/external audit requirements.
• Problem Resolution: Lead and participate as needed in issue resolution, root cause analysis, proactive measures to support critical Life & Health operational areas

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or a related analytical field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the Reinsurance business and/or the financial services industry is a huge plus
• Degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or a related analytical field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the Reinsurance business and/or the financial services industry is a huge plus
• 7+ years of experience designing and delivering highly effective solutions preferably in Insurance and Financial industries.
• Backend Proficiency: Deep expertise in either Java (Spring Boot) or .NET (C#), preferably with professional experience in both.
• Frontend Expertise: Strong command of modern frontend development using Angular/React, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Cloud Native: Proven experience designing and deploying applications on Microsoft Azure. Hands-on expertise with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is essential.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrable experience working in the insurance, reinsurance, or financial services (FinTech/InsurTech) domain.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools and workflows.
• Ability to leverage generative AI to improve developer productivity and code quality.
• Solid understanding of responsible AI concepts such as data privacy, fairness, and explainability
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications.

You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. If you bring broad expertise and alignment to the role and resonate with our core values, we encourage you to apply.

Relocation assistance within the U.S. is available for this position. Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Hybrid Work Policy:

SCOR is committed to an “in-office” culture where people can collaborate, exchange ideas, and establish stronger working relationships while ll providing flexibility. To support employee work-life balance and increase opportunities for employees to excel every day, SCOR operates with a hybrid working arrangement. SCOR employees work 3 days per week in an office with the flexibility to work 2 days per week remotely.

At SCOR, we CARE about clients, people, and societies, and we are committed to placing them at the center of everything we do. Providing great benefit choices to you and your family is just one of the ways we support the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful – you.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) Plan with a competitive match
• Company-funded Defined Contribution Retirement Program
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Parental Leave
• Unlimited Sick Days
• Volunteer Time
• Summer Fridays
• Learning & Development Resources
• Personal Wellness Tools and Rewards
• Competitively priced gym memberships from a large nationwide network of gym brands and local fitness studios
• And More!

Pay Range for roles performed in KC & CLT: $162,500-$220,000 base salary per year. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, role and performance. The range listed is just one component of SCOR's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement saving plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

• Locations 11625 Rosewood Street, Leawood, KS, 66211, US

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.