Software Engineer II

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team as a full stack Software Engineer where you will be developing innovative SaaS applications, delivered via the cloud, working on a combination of new projects, maintenance and support across the entire lifecycle from concept and system design through to live deployment.

You will be part of a growing team developing products for the insurance industry, working with insurance companies, suppliers, police forces and all supporting industries - both within the UK and Worldwide.

The ideal candidates will be able to hit the ground running with a variety of projects, working both alone and as part of the team.

We are currently driving cutting-edge technical change making use of the latest cloud technologies, serverless and micro services architecture to meet our client and business requirements.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build component-based applications in a web/internet delivery environment.
• Work on new and existing applications along with enhancements to websites, web applications and mobile applications.
• Design, develop and support of applications using current and new development technologies.
• Scope, implement, test and deploy new features and versions of core applications, databases and utilities.
• Perform hands-on coding and designing of solutions that meet our business goals.
• Raise issues during sprint development cycle
• Contribute to continuous improvement through retrospectives
• Work with Product Managers to collect and document user requirements, development of user stories/tasks, producing estimates for each change.
• Assist with providing third-level support when appropriate.
• Write design technical documents, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Accurate time tracking
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Requirements

• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Commercial experience of C# / .Net Framework & Core (likely to be gained from at least 2 years of professional experience), certification would be beneficial
• SQL (Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL preferred)
• Knowledge of Automation toolsets
• Experience of deploying applications to AWS
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• MVC / Entity Framework
• Angular.js / HTML5 / CSS / jQuery / Bootstrap
• Industry standard API integrations (JSON, Restful etc. SOAP experience a plus)
• Source Control such as Git
• A love of technology and desire to continuously develop and improve
  
  

Highly Desirable

• Scrum/Agile Methodology
• Experience of deploying and developing applications in/to AWS
• Knowledge of design patterns
• Experience of the Insurance industry (especially Personal Injury) would be beneficial
• Knowledge of micro-services architecture
• Knowledge of serverless architecture (E.g., Lambda’s)
• Knowledge of Low Code / No Code solutions (E.g., Decisions)
• Experience of Test-Driven Development
• Experience of CI/CD pipelines
• Message Bus technologies
• Xamarin
• Android / iOS Native
• Clean Code principles
  
  

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.

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