Software Dev Technical Lead

Maplecroft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VeriskWhitesapce Software seeks an experienced engineer to take a leading technical role while remaining hands-on. You will work on a complex, high-performing platform, shaping architecture, delivering new functionality, and guiding other engineers to raise delivery quality.

This role offers ownership, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to impact scale and reliability across global markets. You will operate in a collaborative, modern environment with Angular, TypeScript, microservices, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Proven ability to lead technical directions and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong knowledge of scalable web architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver new platform functionality at scale.
• Guide and review engineering work to ensure quality and performance.
• Influence architecture and engineering standards across teams.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

Microservices

Cloud-based systems

Mentoring

Architectural direction

Job description

About Verisk

Verisk is a global leader in data, analytics, and technology. We help organizations make better decisions by turning complex data into actionable insights. Our work supports critical industries including insurance, financial services, energy, and healthcare, combining deep expertise with modern technology at scale.

At Verisk, you will work on systems that matter. You will join a stable, global organization where engineering quality, long-term thinking, and continuous improvement are part of how we operate every day.

About Whitespace Software

Whitespace Software, part of Verisk, builds technology that powers digital risk placement in the global specialty insurance market. Our platform enables brokers and insurers to collaborate more efficiently, process business faster, and operate with greater transparency.

You will be contributing to a product that is actively shaping how specialty insurance works, with real impact across international markets.

The opportunity

This role is for an experienced engineer who wants to take a leading technical role while remaining hands-on.

You will work on a complex, high-performing platform, helping design and deliver new functionality while ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and secure. At the same time, you will guide other engineers, contributing to technical direction and raising the overall quality of delivery.

This is a role with real ownership. You will influence architecture, shape how solutions are built, and play an important part in mentoring junior engineers. Your work will directly impact how the platform evolves and performs at scale.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with modern technologies, and supporting others to grow, this role offers both challenge and long-term impact.

Why this role stands out

• Platform impact - Work on a widely used product that is transforming how specialty insurance operates globally
• Technical ownership - Influence architecture, design decisions, and engineering standards
• Modern engineering environment - Work with Angular, TypeScript, microservices, and cloud-based systems
• Leadership opportunity - Combine hands-on development with mentoring and technical guidance
• Meaningful complexity - Solve real-world challenges involving performance, scalability, and reliability
• Long-term growth - Join a global organization investing in its platforms and people

What you can expect

At Verisk, you will work in a collaborative, engineering-focused environment where quality and continuous improvement are valued. You will have the opportunity to influence how systems are built, support other engineers, and contribute to meaningful, large-scale technology.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead technically, build at scale, and make a measurable impact, we would like to hear from you.

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