Verisk · 8 hours ago
Software Development Engineer in Test, Lead - HYBRID
Verisk is a leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, and they are seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead a team focused on QA and test automation, ensuring the highest quality of applications used by insurance market professionals.
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Responsibilities
Takes pride in supporting the professional growth of others
Experience managing software teams and projects
Proficient with Quality Assurance techniques and best practices
Strong knowledge of C# or other object-oriented languages
Solid understanding of both automated and manual testing strategies and employing them in complex environments
Strong knowledge of software and system architecture
Strong knowledge of every phase of the software development lifecycle
Builds strong working relationships across the organization
Responsive to messages and acts proactively as required
Strong ability to synthesize information and present it to higher-level leaders clearly and concisely
Able to keep up with latest trends in software development and automated testing
Acts as a multiplier for their team and inspires their team to be their best
Can provide accurate, timely and critical feedback to their direct reports
Can receive critical feedback and use it to grow and improve
Takes decisive action when faced with challenging situations
Can develop long and short-term strategies (roadmaps) and use them to build a plan their team can follow
Good presentation skills, effective at communicating information to groups of people
Must be able to work hybrid in-office two days per week
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a commitment to continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Takes pride in supporting the professional growth of others
Experience managing software teams and projects
Proficient with Quality Assurance techniques and best practices
Strong knowledge of C# or other object-oriented languages
Solid understanding of both automated and manual testing strategies and employing them in complex environments
Strong knowledge of software and system architecture
Strong knowledge of every phase of the software development lifecycle
Builds strong working relationships across the organization
Responsive to messages and acts proactively as required
Strong ability to synthesize information and present it to higher-level leaders clearly and concisely
Able to keep up with latest trends in software development and automated testing
Acts as a multiplier for their team and inspires their team to be their best
Can provide accurate, timely and critical feedback to their direct reports
Can receive critical feedback and use it to grow and improve
Takes decisive action when faced with challenging situations
Can develop long and short-term strategies (roadmaps) and use them to build a plan their team can follow
Good presentation skills, effective at communicating information to groups of people
Must be able to work hybrid in-office two days per week
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a commitment to continuous improvement
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Designing and maintaining test plans and automated testing systems
Conducting interviews and hiring as needed
Mentoring, training, and retaining top talent
Conducting performance reviews, providing critical feedback, and writing performance improvement plans if necessary
Being an advocate for the team and Quality processes
Provide daily leadership within the team
Set goals and performance objectives for the team and every individual
Conduct regular team meetings
Collaborate with leadership on best practices, team standards, and regularly enforce them within the team
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan
Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned
Must be able to work in the office 2 days per week
Preferred
Experience building full stack software systems
Experience using the cloud as part of development
Expertise with testing methodologies and technologies (e.g., automated, exploratory, performance, security)
Experience working in an Agile environment
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.
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Funding
Current Stage
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$2.4B2025-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2023-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
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