Software Engineer I

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

This entry or early professional position is geared toward familiarization with the professional software-engineering field. In this position, the individual will primarily focus on implementing designs from the software engineering architectural group as well as presenting design ideas to the group for consideration. The individual may be the primary software engineer on a small project, coordinating closely with other more senior level software engineers to ensure project success. Additionally, the individual will be exposed to unit tests and requirements writing to support quality software development. The individual will also work closely with other software engineers as well as individuals from our science and product teams.

• Professional Experience: At least 1 year of professional industry experience
• Education: BS or comparable experience in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Geophysics (such as Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Hydrology, Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering)
• Programming: Experience with Python and other low-level languages such as C/C++/Fortran; Experience with version control systems such as git
• Travel Required: <1%
• Implement software design as developed through collaboration with senior software engineers and the software architecture group, including interpretation of high-level requirements
• Use software engineer tools such as compilers, IDEs, docker, etc. to build and prepare software for ingest back into the CI/CD environment
• Author testable low-level requirements, based on high-level requirements from the software architecture team for use in unit and integration tests
• Assist in validation of solutions to ensure efficient deployments and high customer satisfaction
• Address critical product outages in a timely manner by assisting with recovery and post-mortem root cause analysis
• Actively participate in project planning, issue scoping, and design discussions
• Contribute ideas to the development of projects
• Implement unit, integration, and system tests, ensuring all low-level requirements are sufficiently covered by unit tests
• Perform code reviews
• Updates job knowledge through activities such as completing educational/training opportunities, reading professional publications, or participating in professional organizations, conferences, or seminars
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Professional Experience: At least 1 year of professional industry experience
• Education: BS or comparable experience in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Geophysics (such as Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Hydrology, Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering)
• Programming: Experience with Python and other low-level languages such as C/C++/Fortran; Experience with version control systems such as git
• Travel Required: <1%

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 yoursel