Senior Software Engineer I
Role summary
Verisk is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to join a high-performing team focused on building and modernizing software for business and analytics workflows. This role involves solving complex technical problems, creating scalable and reliable systems, and driving projects from design to production. The engineer will enhance existing platforms, develop new services, and contribute to evolving engineering practices through architecture, automation, cloud adoption, and AI tools. The ideal candidate possesses strong software engineering fundamentals, hands-on coding ability, and experience in C#/.NET or Python, backend development, system integration, and working with relational databases across the full software development lifecycle. Experience with cloud platforms, microservices, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development is preferred.
Job Description
We are looking for a strong Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team building and modernizing software that supports important business and analytics workflows. This is an opportunity to work with a talented team on meaningful engineering problems, while helping shape the transition from more traditional software development approaches into the AI era.
This role is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys solving real technical problems, building scalable and reliable systems, and taking ownership from design through production. The person in this role will help improve existing platforms, build modern services and applications, and contribute to a team that is evolving its engineering practices through better architecture, automation, cloud capabilities, and thoughtful use of AI-enabled tools.
We are looking for someone who is not only technically strong, but also energized by the opportunity to help modernize how software is built. Candidates who may not meet every preferred qualification are still encouraged to apply if they bring strong engineering fundamentals, sound judgment, and a track record of delivering meaningful work.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, enhance, and maintain scalable software applications and services in a production environment
- Develop backend services, APIs, and system integrations that support critical business workflows
- Help modernize existing applications and architecture into more maintainable, scalable, and cloud-ready solutions
- Work across the software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support
- Collaborate with engineers, product partners, and business stakeholders to turn needs into practical technical solutions
- Improve software quality, performance, reliability, and maintainability through sound engineering practices
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement efforts across the team
- Take ownership of features and technical solutions from initial concept through delivery
- Contribute to the team’s evolution toward modern engineering practices, including automation and AI-assisted development where appropriate
Qualifications
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and hands-on coding ability
- Professional experience building production software applications, services, and APIs
- Strong experience in C#/.NET or Python.
- Experience with backend development, system integration, and service-oriented architecture
- Experience working with relational databases and writing efficient queries
- Experience contributing across the full software development lifecycle
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive work from definition to delivery
- Strong problem-solving ability and comfort working through technical ambiguity
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Consistent career progression and clear evidence of meaningful technical contribution
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
- Experience with microservices, distributed systems, or event-driven architecture
- Experience modernizing legacy applications or improving older platforms
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing
- Experience with front-end technologies such as React or Angular
- Experience mentoring other engineers or leading technical initiatives
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools or exposure to AI-enabled engineering workflows
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, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, 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, 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
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
Catastrophe and Risk Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.
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.
Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.
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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