Backend Software Engineer (Node.JS)

  • Full-time
  • Verisk Business: Underwriting Solutions

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

A software developer at VMS will research, analyzes requirements, plans, designs, codes, tests and deploys the applications. Once the system is in production, the developer is responsible for giving support by debugging and maintaining the system. For this reason, this position needs to be multi-disciplinary, not a specialist, and needs to have knowledge on a variety of technologies that will allow to provide technical excellence required.

NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Perform: analysis, design, coding and developer testing for all software assignments.

● Write documentation on internal code, Use manual and technical design.

● Write Unit Tests.

● Code always using best practices and standards for ensuring technical excellence.

● Technical coaching.

● Developers work in an Agile environment, so one needs to fully understand and follow the principles stated in the Agile Manifesto (http://agilemanifesto.org/principles.html).

● To work incrementally, willing to revisit work (code refactoring) and accepting that the big picture will evolve over time.

● Team player in a scrum team being very collaborative.

● Fully test what is being delivered. Only deliver fully working software.

● Open to changes and learn about new technologies.

● Provide support on production issues when it is need.

Qualifications

● Depending on the project, the developer may work in self-organized teams or by themselves; in both cases they need to be self-motivated and independent.

● University degree or college diploma in the field of computer science, computer engineer or related.

● 1+ years of professional software development experience.

● Strong verbal and written communication skills (Spanish/English)

● Strong back-end knowledge working with object-oriented and design patterns.

● Experience of APIs Services, web services and Rest.

● Basic experience on Front-end.

● Preferable Experience with the following languages and frameworks:

○ JavaScript

○ Python

○ C#

○ Node.js

○ React

● Experience writing unit tests and designing testable code.

● Database and data storage knowledge (SQL, NOSQL).

● Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and comfortable writing stories and associated acceptance criteria. (Experience with Jira or other ticket system)

● Knowledge of cloud frameworks as AWS or Azure.

● Experience with modern source control repositories (e. g. Git) and DevOps toolsets (Jenkins, terraform or others).

● Experience deploying code with Serverless Framework or Cloud formation.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

● AWS Associate certification

● Salesforce Knowledge

● Batch Development Experience

● PHP Experience

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

● None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking. No exposure to hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions anticipated. Typically requires routine use of personal computer and general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects, ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone.

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Additional Information

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

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — 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

Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.

Specialty Business Solutions — 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

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions – 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.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk 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.

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