Software Engineer III

Verisk; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Verisk's Catastrophe and Risk Solutions team is hiring a Software Engineer with Python or C++ experience. You will contribute to design and development of scalable analytic solutions in an agile environment, writing clean, tested, high‑performing code and creating automated tests.

You will take a technical lead role, mentor engineers, and drive improvements in processes, tooling, and engineering practices across a high‑performance risk modeling platform.

Qualifications

• Strong background in computer science (BSc, MSc, PhD) with 4–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Python and/or C++, plus AWS, distributed systems, API design, or data engineering.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and work in an agile team.

Responsibilities

• Take a technical lead role in evolving and supporting our high‑performance risk modeling platform.
• Guide efficient use of computing, memory, and networking resources.
• Collaborate with Architects and Product Owners to shape direction, plan delivery, and ensure alignment with platform standards.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design guidance, and technical leadership, fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
• Lead improvements to engineering processes, tooling, and best practices.

Skills

Python

C++

AWS

Distributed systems

API design

Data engineering

Education

BSc in Computer Science

MSc in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

Verisk's Catastrophe and Risk Solutions team is looking for a Software Engineer with Python or C++ experience.

Verisk's Catastrophe and Risk Solutions team is looking for a Software Engineer with Python or C++ experience. Be a part of a dynamic software development group at Verisk's Catastrophe and Risk Solutions team, contributing to design and development of scalable analytic solutions with high performance. You are expected to work in an agile team to plan and design new features, write clean, testable, and performant code, and create automatic tests.

Responsibilities

• Take a technical lead role in evolving and supporting our high‑performance risk modeling platform.
• Guide efficient use of computing, memory, and networking resources.
• Collaborate closely with Software Architects and Product Owners to shape technical direction, plan delivery, and ensure alignment with platform standards.
• Mentor and develop engineers through code reviews, design guidance, and technical leadership, fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
• Lead improvements to engineering processes, tooling, and best practices.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in computer science (BSc, MSc, Ph.D.) and 4-8 years of demonstrable experience in three or more of the following areas:

• Python and/or C++
• Cloud computing (AWS)
• Distributed systems
• API design
• Data engineering

Although not a requirement, an interest/experience in one of the following will be an asset:

• DevOps experience
• Security and compliance knowledge
• Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineers at scale

About Us

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, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, 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, 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 and Restoration 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
• 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
• Catastrophe and Risk Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Disability benefits
• Paid Time Off program

We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

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