Software Engineer III (AI)

Verisk; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability benefits

Paid Time Off program

Job summary

A leading data analytics and technology partner in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead project teams and enhance their FAST platform. The role involves developing Generative AI solutions, designing user interfaces, and guiding junior engineers. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience, strong programming skills in Java, C#, or Python, and excellent communication abilities. You'll work in a flexible hybrid model, contributing to significant product advancements in the Life insurance domain.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of industry experience in software applications development.
• Experience with building Generative AI solutions using AWS Bedrock.
• Proficiency in designing and integrating RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for technical discussions.
• Participate in all aspects of agile software development.
• Design end-to-end systems for speed and scale.
• Collaborate to create reliable APIs and modern UIs with microservice patterns.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Leadership and team motivation

Experience with Generative AI solutions

Expertise in Java, C#, or Python

Deep understanding of Prompt Engineering

Experience in unit/integration testing

RESTful APIs

AWS Bedrock

Prompt engineering

SOA concepts

Agile/scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering

Tools

.NET

Angular

React

SQL Server

AWS Services

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer operates as a senior/lead team member of a team, assisting assigned Insurance Carrier project teams (“our clients”) to implement, integrate, leverage and enhance the FAST platform. We rely on a dynamic team of engineers to create solutions for our rapidly evolving technical stack. We’re seeking a full stack developer who is smart, proactive, and results‑oriented to build elegant solutions for the Life insurance industry's complex business domain and make our industry‑leading products even better.

This role is an onsite role in our Holmdel, NJ location, which has a flexible hybrid work model.

Objectives of this role

• Help develop GenAI and AgenticAI offerings leveraging AWS Services on the FAST Policy Administration Platform
• Be a leading voice in the design and implementation of AI based solutions for the insurance industry
• Provide guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, helping them develop their technical skills, career growth, and problem‑solving abilities
• Work across the full stack, building highly scalable distributed solutions that enable positive user experiences and measurable business growth
• Develop new features and infrastructure in support of rapidly emerging business and project objectives
• Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, and maintain high standards for code quality and application design
• Continuously enhance the base platform in accordance with SaaS development principles

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical discussions with senior management, other engineering teams, and business units. Translate complex technical topics into clear, understandable language for non‑technical stakeholders
• Participate in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, and deployment
• Design and provide guidance on building end‑to‑end systems optimized for speed and scale leveraging services design principles on .NET platforms
• Work primarily in technologies like .NET, Angular/REACT, JavaScript, SQL Server, Postgres, etc.
• Engage with inspiring designers and front‑end engineers, and collaborate with leading back‑end engineers to create reliable APIs
• Develop next generation user interfaces for all applications and innovate on integration patterns using Microservice design

Qualifications

• Soft Skills and Personal Attributes
• Strong analytical skills to breakdown complex objectives and provide appropriate solutions within the context of the FAST application.
• A strong focus on delivering value to clients, ensuring that their needs are prioritized while balancing operational and regulatory constraints.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly in articulating complex product features and benefits to clients in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly to various stakeholders. Strong relationship‑building skills to foster collaboration across departments.
• Required Technical Skills And Qualifications
• At least 5-7 years of industry experience in building large‑scale software applications
• Experience with building Generative AI solutions using AWS Bedrock
• Deep understanding of Prompt Engineering and best practices
• Experience in building web applications
• Demonstrated programming expertise in Java, C#, or Python
• Strong skills with object‑oriented programming and enterprise software design principles
• Development experience with javascript frameworks (React, Angular, ExtJS) is a plus
• Prior development utilizing SOA concepts and methodologies.
• Strong leader capable of motivating and energizing resources
• Prior leadership and/or management experience of on‑shore and off‑shore resources
• Experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Experience in unit/integration testing
• Experience with AWS Services
• Preferred Skills And Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, or engineering (Masters a plus)
• Interest in learning new tools, languages, workflows, and philosophies
• Professional certifications

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, 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.

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 Estimating 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

Equal Opportunity

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

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. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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