Job Description
hackajob is collaborating with Verisk to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
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Principal Software Architectn Whitespace (a Verisk business unit)n Hybrid
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About Verisk
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Verisk is a global leader in data analytics and technology, helping businesses make better decisions and drive real-world impact. With a strong presence in the insurance and risk markets, we combine deep industry expertise with advanced technology to solve complex challenges at scale.
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About Whitespace
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Whitespace is building the next generation of scalable, data-driven platforms for the global insurance market. As part of Verisk, we bring together the speed and innovation of a modern SaaS business with the stability, reach, and long-term vision of a global analytics organization.
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This is a team focused on solving real industry problems through high-performance technology used by clients worldwide.
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The role
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This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with real influence across the organization.
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As Principal Software Architect, you will define the architectural direction of a modern cloud-native SaaS platform used across global insurance markets. You will work closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to shape systems that are scalable, secure, and built to evolve.
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This is an opportunity to move beyond incremental improvement and directly impact how the platform is designed, built, and scaled for the future.
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What you will do
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• Lead architecture and system design across a modern cloud-native SaaS platformn • Define and drive architectural standards, patterns, and best practicesn • Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentor engineering teamsn • Translate complex business needs into scalable, reliable technical solutionsn • Review existing systems and improve performance, simplicity, and reusabilityn • Evaluate and introduce modern technologies, tools, and frameworks where they add valuen • Ensure high standards across security, quality, and system designn • Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and senior stakeholders across the business
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What you bring
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• Extensive experience operating at senior or principal level in software engineeringn • Strong hands-on experience with modern programming languages such as TypeScript, C++, or similarn • Experience with JavaScript ecosystems, Node.js, and Angularn • Deep understanding of software architecture, microservices, and distributed systemsn • Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCPn • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetesn • A track record of building scalable, high-quality SaaS platformsn • A pragmatic approach to engineering with a focus on simplicity, performance, and long-term maintainability
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Nice to have
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• Experience with Swift or similar languagesn • Exposure to insurance or financial services platformsn • Experience working in highly regulated or enterprise-scale environments
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Why this role stands out
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• High-impact role shaping the architecture of a platform used globallyn • Real ownership and influence at organizational leveln • Opportunity to work on modern, cloud-native systems at scalen • Backed by the stability and long-term vision of Veriskn • Collaborative environment with strong technical talent and leadership
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Join us
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If you are looking to shape the future of a modern SaaS platform and drive architectural excellence at scale, this role offers the ownership, impact, and environment to do it.
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