Big Data Sr. Software Developer

  • Full-time

Company Description

AIR Worldwide (AIR), a Verisk business, provides risk modeling solutions that make individuals, businesses, and society more resilient to extreme events. In 1987, AIR Worldwide founded the catastrophe modeling industry and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, terrorism, pandemics, casualty catastrophes, and cyber attacks, globally. Insurance, reinsurance, financial, corporate, and government clients rely on AIR’s advanced science, software, and consulting services for catastrophe risk management, insurance-linked securities, site-specific engineering analyses, and agricultural risk management. AIR Worldwide, is headquartered in Boston with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. To learn more about AIR, please visit us at: www.air-worldwide.com. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies! 

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 fourth 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.  Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.  

Job Description

Become a member of the growing AIR software development team responsible for AIR’s flagship products for Cyber Risk Analytics.  Our data-rich products deploy a host of cutting-edge technologies to build high-performance and scalable products in AWS Cloud.  As an experienced senior software engineer you will be responsible for designing and building solutions and components using C#, JavaScript frameworks, AWS technologies (Redshift, Aurora, Glue etc.) and other technologies for enterprise scale multi-user applications.

Responsibilities

·       Contribute to the distributed database schema design geared for scalability and performance using MPP database engines (Redshift) and relational transactional engines (Aurora)

·       Design and implement risk management business functionality and in-database analytics

·       Identify complex data problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and design and implement solutions.

  • Design and develop functional and responsive web applications by collaborating with other engineers in the Agile team.

·       Strong working knowledge of SQL Server 2012/2016 with proficiency in performance tuning, troubleshooting and writing T-SQL stored procedures in a commercial application centric environment.

·       Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts

·       Experience with or good understanding of Big Data concepts

·       Good knowledge of AWS data platform like Aurora/Redshift/RDS.

·       Expertise in object-oriented programming languages (C#, Java)

  • Strong problem-solving skills Fast learner and keen to learn.
  •  Excellent listening skills Good written and verbal communication skills Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Math, EE, CS or Software Engineering; M.S preferred.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in development of commercial-grade software products.

·       5+ years of SQL Server development, programming with T-SQL

·       2+ years of Experience with AWS technologies (Redshift, RDS, S3, Glue,)

·       2+ years of C#/Java development

 

  • Strong understanding of Agile process and best practices
  • Strong knowledge of latest technologies and trends.
  • Ability to develop use-cases from business requirements
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with project stakeholders outside of Dev. group, especially with Product Management on feature requirements and project schedules.
  • Ability to provide effective technical leadership and oversight to development team on a project, ensuring that software is developed in adherence to established architecture, design, quality standards, as well as delivery schedule.

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Additional Information

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

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