Software Development Manager
- Jersey City, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
#LI-HybridAbout 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- provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision- supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences- 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- provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.- 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- delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement- 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.- provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become strongerVerisk Analytics 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. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.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.