Head of Software Engineering

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Software Engineering to lead our software development teams. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for agile delivery, technical excellence, and long-term team development across diverse technologies.

You will manage a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers, ensure the adoption of best-in-class SDLC practices, and deliver high-quality software solutions at speed. A strong command of Azure Cloud native services and DevOps practices using GitLab is essential.

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with business and IT goals.
• Build and scale a high-performing team with diverse programming skills (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Communication: Clearly articulating the company's technical vision and strategy to the engineering team, other departments, and executive leadership

Agile Delivery Excellence

• Champion agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to prioritize and deliver impactful features.

SDLC & Technical Governance

• Implement and enforce best-in-class SDLC practices including CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and DevSecOps. Optimize workflows to increase efficiency and productivity
• Oversee architectural decisions and ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance of systems.
• Drive cloud-native development using Azure services (e.g., App Services, Functions, AKS, Cosmos DB, etc.).
• Contribute to DevOps transformation and automation using GitLab for source control, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Technical Vision: Staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends to make informed decisions about the company's technical direction.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to provide guidance and oversight on complex technical challenges.
• Deep Understanding of OWASP & Secure SDLC: Champion a security-first mindset by integrating secure coding practices and vulnerability management throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), guided by a deep understanding of OWASP principles like the OWASP Top 10.
• Proactive Threat Management: Actively identify, prioritize, and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities through threat modeling, code analysis (SAST/DAST), and collaboration with security teams to ensure the resilience of systems and applications

Talent Development & Team Management

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and career development for engineering talent.
• Manage resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure software development complies with internal policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor engineering KPIs and delivery metrics to assess team health and performance.

Required experience & competencies

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing large engineering teams in agile environments.
• Business driven mindset with a strong appetite to understand functional context
• Strong understanding of SDLC, DevOps, and software architecture principles.
• Expertise in Azure Cloud native services and GitLab-based DevOps workflows.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or regulated industries is a plus.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Required Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or a related analytical field; or equivalent experience.

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.

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