Job Description

Company Description

About Verisk

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger. .

It's the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It's why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It's the aim of our "returnship" program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it's what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers' problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We've been recognized by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.



Roles & Responsibilities:

• Build and develop a high performing team and drive Software Product Development (Team of 35-50 Developers).
• Ensure a comprehensive understanding of current applications, domain knowledge and business requirements.
• Lead efforts to develop, document, implement & improve software development best practices with a focus on delivering high quality solutions using Agile development methodologies.
• Drive ownership at every level of the organization.
• Build a spirit of collaboration and cooperation with peers and superiors at Hyderabad and Jersey City.
• Collaborate with peer groups across the company. Mentor and coach peers and subordinates on the Software development process, implement best practices and provide guidance as needed.
• Mentor & coach line managers on people management, conduct performance appraisals and skip level meetings.
• Report to top management at Hyderabad/Jersey City on the relevant delivery metrics & consistently improve the metrics.
• Collaborate with peer groups across the company to drive strategic initiatives and innovation across organization, improve overall product quality by emphasizing defect prevention throughout the development process.
• Ensure that the project milestones and deliverables are adhered to and the work is completed according to the schedule with the quality that meets or beats internal and external customer expectations.
• Communicate & mitigate critical issues and status updates in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Skills Set and Experience Required (Mandatory):

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 12 - 18 years' Industry experience.
• Experience leading technology teams and performing activities such as architecture, design, code reviews.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams including US/European based stakeholders.
• Hands-on capability in software architecture, design and development.
• Extensive application development experience in one or more of the following: Microsoft .Net, C#, Java, python or similar.
• Experience with building highly scalable and highly available enterprise applications.
• Experience with Greenfield (brand new) product builds
• Agile software development experience.
• Internal and external client-focused attitude with excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal; Ability to present to senior-level audience.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to work with all levels of organization and must be self-motivated

Desirable Skill Set Required (Add-on):

• Prior experience hiring and setting up multiple teams
• Experience in one or more of the following: AWS stack, Sharepoint, JIRA, GIT, TFS, JS, Search Engines (solr, elastic search, FAST) and SQL Server
• Insurance knowledge is preferred, but not a must.

Additional Information

Verisk 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..

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.

Effective November 15, 2021, and subject to applicable law, all prospective hires for this position will be required to demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, or qualify for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement, as a condition of employment. Hired candidates who do not demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will no longer meet the requirements for employment and their offers of employment will be immediately rescinded, in accordance with applicable law.