Senior Manager Software Engineering (m/w/d)

Verisk Analytics; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 104.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global analytics company is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering in Köln, Germany. In this role, you will be a key player in shaping product and engineering strategies, leading a team of developers and driving agile practices. The ideal candidate has strong experience in building scalable software products, hands-on expertise with PHP and Laravel, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders effectively. Competitive benefits include flexible working hours, extensive paid vacation, and preventive healthcare offerings.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Mobile working up to 50%

30 days of paid vacation

Comprehensive preventive healthcare

Germany Ticket

Bike leasing after probation

Company pension scheme

Corporate benefits program

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience in building highly scalable software products.
• Deep understanding of domain-driven software architecture.
• Solid experience with PHP and Laravel.
• High standards for maintainable and well-structured code.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders up to C-level.
• Experience leading engineering teams in fast-changing environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on business impact and metrics.

Aufgaben

• Design and evolve a cloud-based, secure software architecture.
• Build and grow engineering teams of around 10 developers.
• Take ownership of hiring, coaching, and mentoring.
• Advance agile software development practices.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Kenntnisse

Building scalable software products

Domain-driven software architecture

PHP

Laravel

Leadership

Agile practices

Collaboration

Technology discussions

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Manager Software Engineering (m/w/d)

Job Description

As Senior Manager Software Engineering, you are part of the management team and play a key role in shaping our product and engineering organization. As our portfolio grows, you ensure that teams, architecture, and processes scale efficiently and sustainably.

Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities:

• Design and evolve a cloud-based, secure, and well-tested software architecture with a strong focus on automation
• Build, lead, and grow engineering teams of around 10 developers
• Take ownership of hiring, coaching, mentoring, and career development
• Actively advance agile software development practices across teams
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, and knowledge sharing
• Enable effective collaboration across teams within a shared domain-driven architecture
• Contribute to technology discussions and shape efficient development processes (CI/CD, testing, operations)
• Stay hands‑on and contribute to code when needed

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Strong experience in building highly scalable software products
• Deep understanding of domain-driven software architecture
• Solid hands‑on experience with PHP and Laravel
• High standards for clean, maintainable, and well-structured code
• Confidence working with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders up to C-level
• Proven experience leading and growing engineering teams in fast-changing environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on business impact and metrics
• Strong commitment to quality, technical excellence, and results

Nice to have

• Experience in finance or insurance
• Experience building SaaS products or platforms

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours & flextime– plan your workday in a way that fits your life.
• Mobile working up to 50%– work flexibly from the office and from home.
• 30 days of paid vacation – plenty of time to relax, recharge, and stay energized.
• Comprehensive preventive healthcare – including free eye exams, vaccination offers, and additional health check-ups.
• Germany Ticket for just €20 employee contribution – travel comfortably, sustainably, and at low cost.
• Bike leasing after the probation period – stay mobile and eco-friendly, even outside of work.
• Company pension scheme – with an increasing employer contribution that grows with your length of service.
• Corporate Benefits program – exclusive employee discounts with numerous well-known brands, online shops, and leisure providers.

Sounds like you?
We can’t wait to meet you!

About Us

Our People, Our Culture

For more than 50 years, Verisk has helped property and casualty insurers make smarter decisions about risk through AI-powered risk modeling, advanced analytics, and technology solutions spanning the entire policy lifecycle. We are a leading strategic data, analytics, and technology partner to the global insurance industry, guided by core values of learning, caring, and results while maintaining the highest ethical standards as stewards of the industry’s most comprehensive datasets. Learn more about Verisk and what we are doing within the insurance industry.

When you join Verisk, you become part of a diverse global team with over 7,500 professionals in 30 plus countries, making work that matters. We're certified by Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity, employee engagement, and wellbeing. At Verisk, your growth is a priority—from professional development and tuition benefits to a supportive, flexible workplace culture, we support your continued growth.

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• Job Category Technical Product Development
• Posting Date 01/13/2026, 02:20 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• STI Yes
• LTI No
• Commission No
• Work Arrangement Hybrid
• Minimum Salary 104,000
• Maximum Salary 130,000
• Division Claims Solutions
• Legal Employer Rocket Enterprise Solutions GmbH
• Disclaimer Annualized base pay may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience