Verisk · 1 day ago
Software Engineering Architect
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVerisk is a leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, and they are seeking an experienced Cloud Native AWS Software Architect to lead the design and development of cloud-hosted solutions. The ideal candidate will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud applications.
AnalyticsFinancial ServicesHealth CareInformation ServicesInsurancePublic RelationsRisk Management
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and development of cloud-hosted web applications for the insurance industry — from network infrastructure design to user experience, database schema, data models, workflow automation, and end-to-end integration testing
Define and own architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for AWS-native SaaS products
Collaborate closely with product management, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
Drive domain-driven designs for data models, APIs, and data products
Architect and implement microservices using modern frameworks and container orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS)
Oversee CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes for rapid, reliable, and secure deployments
Design and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on performance and scalability
Develop functional, responsive, and accessible front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS/SCSS, TypeScript, Angular/React, and modern UI component libraries (e.g., Kendo UI, Infragistics)
Ensure security best practices in application architecture, including IAM policies, encryption, API security, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Champion cloud-native principles and serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, and other AWS managed services
Work with AWS data services, including Redshift, RDS, Aurora, and S3, for building scalable data-driven applications
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to evaluate emerging AWS services and architectural approaches
Mentor and guide development teams in architecture decisions, code quality, and performance optimization
Support UI automation testing alongside development activities to ensure high-quality deliverables
Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams for automated testing, monitoring, and application observability using tools like CloudWatch, X-Ray, and Open Telemetry
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field; Master's preferred
8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in an AWS cloud-native architect role
Proven experience designing and implementing AWS-native SaaS products and complex full-stack applications
Strong expertise in .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Core, and modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, TypeScript)
Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway) and microservices deployed on ECS/EKS
Proficiency with SQL and database programming for both RDBMS (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and AWS data solutions (Redshift, Aurora, DynamoDB)
Experience designing secure, multi-tenant SaaS architectures
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in cross-functional product teams
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK
Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, AWS Code Pipeline, or similar tools
Experience implementing application monitoring and observability
Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams
Preferred
Experience with event-driven architectures using AWS SNS, SQS, or Kafka
Understanding of cost optimization strategies in AWS environments
Experience integrating with third-party APIs and services
Knowledge of insurance industry platforms and regulatory compliance considerations
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Benefits
Health Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Disability benefits
A Paid Time Off program
Company
Verisk
Verisk Analytics is a data analytics and risk assessment firm for the insurance sector.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.4B2025-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2023-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Lee Shavel
President and Chief Executive Officer
Eli Schwarz
Chief Strategy Officer @ Verisk Marketing Solutions
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