Lead Java Developer

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The Property Estimating Solutions division's tools provide claims estimating, contents replacement, claims management, and property maintenance solutions for desktop, mobile, and online platforms. Our services include repair cost research and reports, aerial imagery, and real-time business intelligence. We have been providing cloud services for customers since 1995. To learn more about Verisk please visit us at: Verisk.com/property-estimating-solutions.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead with 6+ years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role, to join our dynamic development team.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Tech Lead.

• Work on features to completion in conjunction with the Product team.
• Major contributor to the design and implementation of the overall architecture of the project
• Own the development and delivery of the product. Develop high-quality software using industry and team best practices.
• Work as part of an agile team and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Mentor junior developers on development best practices.
• Lead code and design reviews.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with comprehensive unit tests to ensure quality.
• Debug and resolve technical issues.
• Communicate technical needs to the rest of the team so that refactoring, technology changes, and technical debt are tracked and accounted for.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Work with CI/CD systems to ensure efficient and automated deployment processes.
• Maintain application quality and ensure responsiveness
• Continuously coach and support team members to improve skills and delivery effectiveness.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Take ownership of special projects and drive them to successful completion.
• Provide technical leadership in architecture decisions, setting coding standards, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 6+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or mentoring role.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with a deep understanding of enterprise application development.
• Strong experience with front-end development using Vue.js, including state management (Vuex/Pinia) and component-based architecture.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Proficiency with communication protocols such as HTTP and RESTful APIs, with a solid understanding of API design best practices.
• Practical exposure to AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.) or similar cloud platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of software design principles and patterns, with the ability to guide the team on best practices.
• Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and innovative code that meets business and technical requirements.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Database expertise with MongoDB, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and query optimization.
• Strong understanding of automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) and software quality assurance practices.
• Experience leading code reviews, technical design discussions, and mentoring developers.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience working on back-end technologies.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in computer science / software engineering from a four-year college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  
  

About Us

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.

Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.