Software Developer / Low Code - Verisk : Job Details

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Morning Data is a leading supplier of world-class software and service solutions for the global insurance industry. Morning Data has been providing state-of-the-art Insurance Software Systems to its clients since 1985.

Now, as part of the Verisk Analytics family, that legacy is even stronger. Aligning with the world’s leading data analytics company extends our ability to help clients overcome the toughest challenges.

Providing the perfect blend of technology and people, our mission is to provide superior software solutions for Reinsurance and Wholesale Brokers, Underwriting Agencies, Direct Insurers, Re-insurers and Underwriters with a focus on Lloyd’s of London market. Anticipating client, industry and regulatory requirements we are an active participant in some of the latest market initiatives including The Future at Lloyd’s.

Our Business Centre based in London EC2, allows us to directly support our clients, while the Development Centre in Poundbury keeps the company close to its Dorset roots.

Job Description

To be a Developer within the development team, responsible for building, monitoring and maintaining Low-Code applications, either standalone or integrated supplementary application to our core insurance product. To contribute to the strategy of the team, meet the Company’s goals and objectives, and improve the quality of the service it delivers internally and externally. Be a part of the professional culture within the team where ownership and quality are key values.

Main responsibilities:

• Acquire extensive understanding of the NetCall Liberty Create platform and techniques for extending the platform.
• Understand the purpose and requirements of any integration to other systems and making appropriate architectural suggestions.
• Designs and build component-based applications in a web/internet delivery environment, alone or with other developers I or II.
• Works on new and existing applications along with enhancements to websites, web applications, and infrastructure.
• Scopes, implements, tests and deploys new features and versions of core applications, databases and utilities.
• Performs hands-on coding and assists in the design of solutions.
• Raises issues during development cycle (running late, blockers, lack of analysis, etc.)
• Prepares reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software when asked by his/her managers.
• Provides documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, and estimates when requested to do so.
• Assists with providing third-level support to business users.
• Helps with code reviews.
• Writes design technical documents.
• Participates actively on reviews and technical design meetings and provide valuable feedback.
• Follows company policies regarding development.
• Mentors Software Developer Engineers I.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Participates actively in planning meetings, retrospectives, daily stand ups, and other meetings as part of the software development process.
• Updates progress in our systems (i.e. move items to the right status, remaining effort, etc.).
• Learns from senior team members regarding proper application design and security.
• Any other duties commensurate to the grade of the role.
• Obtain at least CII certification to help understand how the industry works.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Strong ability to document development including database design, application design and ongoing documentation of changes and modifications.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies helpful.
• Able to provide estimates.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical documents including database design, application design and ongoing documentation of changes and modifications.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to continuously changing technology.
• Be able to design considering operational costs.
• Desire to lead a work stream coordinating a small team of developers.
• Ability to do a risk analysis.

Required

• 2+ year experience in Web or Low-code development
• Exposure to some of the following Web development competencies:
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • RESTful WebAPI
  • JSON data structure
  • API development platform such as Postman
• NetCall Liberty Create or other Low-code platforms such as OutSystems, Oracle APEX, SAP Build Apps, SalesForce Platform, Blue Prism or Microsoft Power Apps

Desirable

• Experience in the Financial or Insurance industries
• Security & GDPR compliance
• Vue.js
• HTML firewall and routing configuration
• Automated Web App testing
• UI & UX design
• Python
• PowerShell
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science or other relevant field and demonstrable related experience.