Software Development Manager

At Verisk, we build technology that helps the world's leading insurers make smarter, faster decisions. As a global leader in data analytics and risk assessment, we combine deep industry expertise with cloud-native engineering, AI, and advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges.

We're looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a talented engineering team, drive technical excellence, and deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions. You'll play a key role in shaping engineering culture, developing people, and partnering across product and technology teams to build innovative products that make a real difference for our customers.

Join a global organization where you'll have the opportunity to influence technology strategy, empower engineers to do their best work, and help shape the future of intelligent risk solutions.

• Effectively lead a team of software developers/analysts in the requirements, design, development, test, and deployment of large distributed systems using microservices-based architecture.
• Engage and lead a globally distributed team, and provide hands-on management, mentoring, and coaching of resources and drive annual goals.
• People management duties, including hiring, firing, performance reviews, job requirements, interviewing candidates, staffing needs, assignments to team, review of work, growth opportunity for staff, in-person/remote supervision, etc.
• Effectively communicate software solution expectations to internal customers, team members and other stakeholders.
• Propose, design and implement scalable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions meeting internal and external customers’ objectives.
• Engage with senior management, peers and internal customers to plan and prioritize projects and resource allocation.
• Proactively communicate statuses, issues and escalations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Work with external vendors to source, negotiate and manage contract resources and solution services.

• Solid software development experience, including experience leading engineering teams and delivering enterprise applications.
• Strong technical background in software architecture, application design, and cloud-native development.
• Hands-on experience with modern technologies, including .NET/C#, JavaScript, Python, REST APIs, microservices, SQL Server, Snowflake, and search technologies (OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, or Solr).
• Experience building and operating applications in AWS or other cloud environments.
• Understanding of AI/ML technologies, including LLMs, Generative AI, and AI-powered application development; familiarity with RAG architectures, vector databases, and AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead Agile software delivery, balancing technical excellence, business priorities, and customer needs.
• Experience driving architecture, technical design, development, testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams and influence technical direction across engineering and business partners.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at both technical and executive levels.

We offer:

• A leadership role with the opportunity to shape engineering strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive the delivery of innovative software solutions.
• The chance to work with modern technologies, including cloud-native architectures, AI, and GenAI-powered applications.
• A collaborative, international environment that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• The autonomy to influence architecture, engineering practices, and product direction while working with cross-functional teams.
• A hybrid work model with flexible working hours.
• A competitive benefits package, including private health insurance, medical care, and a Multisport card.

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