Front-end Software Engineer

Join our team as Front-end Developer, improve end-user experience and deliver more value to the Life & Health markets worldwide !

You are in charge to design, develop, and maintain software applications through the use of various programming languages, development tools, and techniques. The primary responsibility of the Software Engineer is to create and modify software programs that meet business' needs and specifications, while ensuring code quality, scalability, and performance.

The team works in agile mode in an international context (end-users all over the world, distributed delivery with multiple partners) and in co-construction mode with the business team for model development.

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.

Under the operational responsibility of the Solution Owner, you design, build and ship software and systems, in the respect of existing policies and procedures that produce high-quality software products and services. Right from prototyping and designing functional code to coding and testing, you take ownership of the software until it is handed over to the end users.

You are fully integratd within the Software Engineering Chapter, you contribute to develop the community, define and share guidelines, brest practices, experience with others and perform technological watch on your domain

You will join the Tech & Data department (more than 200 employees across the globe) and will be able to grow and evolve in a global and very dynamic structure providing products, services, and support to all SCOR Group worldwide.

Your mission and tasks will be:

• Software Development

  • Develop responsive, scalable, and user‑friendly front-end applications based on business and user needs.
  • Analyze functional requirements and design solutions aligned with stakeholder expectations.
  • Implement UI/UX designs ensuring seamless user experience across web platforms, following the SCOR UI Design Kit.
  • Write, test, and debug high‑quality code using JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React).
  • Collaborate closely with product owners, solution owners, QA teams, back-end developers, and other engineers to deliver robust and efficient software solutions.
  • Integrate APIs and data services into front-end applications.
  • Contribute to an agile delivery model (Scrum), including sprint activities and iterative development cycles.
  • Participate in code reviews, peer programming, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.

• Software Maintenance & Support

  • Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements for existing systems and platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and compatibility problems.
  • Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and ensure proper version control of code and artifacts.
  • Apply software security best practices, adhering to industry standards, internal guidelines, and compliance requirements.
  • Ensure accessibility standards and SCOR framework compliance across front-end components.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, front‑end engineering practices, and development tools.
  • Recommend improvements to enhance performance, maintainability, and user experience.
  • Work collaboratively with the engineering team to elevate technical excellence and consistently apply best practices.

Desired Skills and Experience Required experience & competencies

Experience

* 5+ years of hands-on coding experience with a strong track record of successful deliveries.

* Experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale software applications.

* Experience in financial services or (re)insurance is a plus.

* Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Hard Skills

* Front-End Expertise: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, Angular, ReactJS, Redux, RxJS, React Hooks.

* Technical Knowledge : UX/UI design principles, design tools like Figma, scripting languages, and backend familiarity (Node.js, Python, Java).

* Engineering & Architecture: Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, scalability, performance optimization, and web accessibility (WCAG).

* Tools & Technologies: Webpack, NPM/Yarn, Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins.

* Testing & Quality: Test-driven development (TDD), automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Jasmine, Karma, Cypress.

* APIs & Integration: Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and API integration patterns.

* Security & Compliance: Familiarity with OAuth2/OIDC and secure coding practices.

* DevOps & Cloud: Exposure to DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).

Soft Skills

* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and multidisciplinary teams.

* Client- and service-oriented mindset with the ability to understand user practices and needs.

* Proactive, initiative-driven, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

* Strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and eagerness to learn.

* Fluent in English (oral & written).

Required Education

· Master degree in Computer Science or related field required