IT Tech - Lead

SCOR

$162K — $220K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 7+ years experience in Insurance and Financial industries.
  • Expertise in backend development with Java (Spring Boot) or .NET (C#).
  • Strong frontend skills using Angular/React, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Proven cloud-native application design and deployment experience on Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience with AI-assisted software development and generative AI integration.
  • Understanding of responsible AI principles including data privacy and fairness.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural design and development of scalable core reinsurance platforms on Microsoft Azure.
  • Guide a polyglot engineering team in backend and frontend development.
  • Champion the use of Azure services with focus on containerization and CI/CD best practices.
  • Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize AI capabilities for risk analysis and pricing.
  • Mentor and develop team members to foster technical excellence.
  • Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions while engaging with stakeholders.
  • Implement process improvements to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Company-funded Defined Contribution Retirement Program
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Unlimited Sick Days
  • Flexible Parental Leave
  • Volunteer Time
  • Learning & Development Resources
  • Personal Wellness Tools and Rewards
  • Competitively priced gym memberships
Full Job Description
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.

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