Java Software Developer (hybrid) - Verisk : Job Details

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team as a full stack Software Developer where you will be developing innovative SaaS applications, delivered via the cloud, working on a combination of new projects, maintenance and support across the entire lifecycle from concept and system design through to live deployment.

You will be part of a growing team developing products for the insurance industry, working with insurance companies, suppliers, police forces and all supporting industries - both within the UK and Worldwide.

The ideal candidates will be able to hit the ground running with a variety of projects, working both alone and as part of the team.

We are currently driving cutting-edge technical change making use of the latest cloud technologies, serverless and micro services architecture to meet our client and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build component-based applications in a web/internet delivery environment.
• Work on new and existing applications along with enhancements to websites, web applications and mobile applications.
• Design, develop and support of applications using current and new development technologies.
• Scope, implement, test and deploy new features and versions of core applications, databases and utilities.
• Perform hands-on coding and designing of solutions that meet our business goals.
• Raise issues during sprint development cycle
• Contribute to continuous improvement through retrospectives
• Work with Product Managers to collect and document user requirements, development of user stories/tasks, producing estimates for each change.
• Assist with providing third-level support when appropriate.
• Write design technical documents, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Accurate time tracking

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Commercial experience of server-side Java 8-11 (likely to be gained from at least 2 years of professional experience), certification would be beneficial
• SQL (Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL preferred)
• Knowledge of Automation toolsets
• Experience of deploying applications to AWS
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• Industry standard API integrations (JSON, Restful etc. SOAP experience a plus)
• Source Control such as Git
• A love of technology and desire to continuously develop and improve