Senior Software Developer

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

Are you an innovative thinker passionate about cutting-edge technology? Join our technology team at Opta and help disrupt the insurance industry by building new products leveraging cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
As a Senior Software Developer, you will join a highly talented team to deliver services and applications that implement our latest innovations for the Canadian Insurance Space. The ideal candidate thrives in an agile environment, thinks outside the box, and is passionate about developing high-performing, high quality maintainable code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain API services in python.
• Design, develop complex data stores using MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server.
• Collaborate with business analysts and other developers to define software requirements and specifications.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications to ensure high performance and responsiveness.
• Participate in architectural design and contribute to technical discussions and decision-making.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure our software solutions remain competitive.

Qualifications

• Formalized education in Computer Science or another Information Technology based program.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Python, and C# or Java. 
• Proficiency in python script development including Flask based applications.
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud-based principals and architecture.
• web development concepts, including MVC architecture, RESTful services, and client-server 
• architecture.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with version control systems, specifically Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with .NET Stack (C#, VB, Web API, EF, MVC, Hangfire)
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and practices.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge and some experience with Serverless technologies (Lambda, Docker, Kubernetes EKSCTL, KUBECTL)

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Additional Information

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland.  We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority.  In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong.  We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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