Software Development Manager

Verisk Core lines is seeking a Hands-on Technical leader/ Manager to spearhead the development of our next-generation products.  This is a unique opportunity to work with exciting, cutting-edge technologies that will enable us to deliver innovative, fast, scalable, and reliable products to our customers.  In this role, you will work closely with a cross-functional team of developers, QA engineers, and product owners in a fast-paced, agile environment. You will always find new challenges that excite you and keep you motivated.  This role is based in our Jersey City, NJ global headquarters which has a flexible hybrid work model.

• Lead and mentor globally distributed development teams; provide hands-on guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Own and drive all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle.
• Lead architectural and design discussions to define scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Perform code reviews and implement automated testing (unit/integration) to ensure high-quality code delivery.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather detailed requirements for new features, tools, and services.
• Identify and proactively eliminate bottlenecks in the development lifecycle.
• Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant systems leveraging AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Continuously research, evaluate, and integrate new technologies to enhance platform capabilities.
• Deliver innovative solutions for complex and unique technical challenges.
• Partner with senior management, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to prioritize initiatives and manage resource allocation.
• Work with external vendors to source, negotiate and manage contract resources and solution services.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8–10 years of hands-on software development experience, including systems design and maintenance.
• 5–6 years of experience in architecture and development using design patterns and best practices.
• Proficient in:
  • .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Web API
  • RESTful APIs, JSON/XML
  • NUnit, Moq, LINQ, Entity Framework
  • IoC frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, Redis
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and software development methodologies.
• Solid experience with AWS technologies such as AWS Batch, Lambda, S3, SQS, ECS/EKS, etc.
• Expertise in asynchronous programming, parallel processing, and TPL (Task Parallel Library).
• Demonstrated ability to work in Agile/SCRUM environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at debugging, optimizing, and refactoring code.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Proven experience in team leadership and mentoring of junior developers.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to keep the team focused on high-impact deliverables.
• Passionate about technology, with a strong drive for continuous learning and improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-threaded programming (both procedural and functional paradigms).
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch and cloud-based search solutions.
• Experience building SPA (Single Page Applications) using Angular or React.
• Knowledge of Sitecore is a big plus.

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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. 

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