Lead Java Developer (AWS)

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

You will be responsible for designing and developing new components for Anti-Fraud Analytics products as well as enhancing existing features. You will develop for our fully cloud environment (AWS) across very large data sets and gain experience on a diverse set of technology tools with exposure to backend data processing, data matching, search, building and consuming APIs, partner integrations as well as front-end development. You will be responsible for leading team of junior engineers as well as collaborating with other engineering teams. Our headquarters are in Jersey City, New Jersey, and the Anti-Fraud Analytics team is spread across countries.
About the Day-to-Day Responsibilities of the Role

• Design and build high-performance, scalable and reliable component-based applications using latest technologies such as AWS, Docker, Elasticsearch etc.
• Mentor junior team members in proper application design and security
• Define architecture & help throughout refinement process
• Collaborate across teams for developing or enhancing product features
• Design clear and concise REST service interfaces and APIs with corresponding documentation
• Write unit tests in a TDD (Test Driven Design) manner to ensure code quality
• Write integration tests based on defined acceptance criteria and in conjunction with QA
• Develop new applications as well as enhance and support existing applications
• Effectively resolve production problems in a timely manner by rapidly organizing and deploying the appropriate resources.
• Continuously review problems to determine the root cause to prevent them in the future.
• Ensure that secure coding practices are followed throughout the software life cycle
• Participates in planning meetings, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, and other meetings as part of the software development process
• Experiment with new tools and technologies, build working PoCs, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and provide recommendations for product improvement
• Effectively communicate software solution expectations to internal customers, team members and other stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience or similar ability in software development.
• Experience with AWS Mandatory 
• Fluent in Java, SQL, XML, JSON.
• Experience working with Spring and Message Queues.
• Experience working in Web Application Frameworks such as Angular.
• Experience in creating and consuming RESTful services & APIs.
• Working knowledge of software development tools, testing methodologies and Agile processes.
• Experience with continuous integration and processes.
• Experience in Docker, Elasticsearch a plus.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one as well as in large-group setups.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to continuously changing technology.
• Effectively translated complex customer requirements and recommended system solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audience.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field) from four-year college or university with minimum 3.0 GPA.

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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.

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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.

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