Principal Engineer

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Description Build technology that helps the world's leading insurers make better decisions
At Verisk, we combine data, analytics, and technology to help businesses make informed decisions and solve complex challenges. Our solutions power some of the world's most recognized insurance organizations, helping them operate smarter, faster, and with greater confidence.
We're looking for a Principal Full Stack Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, influencing architecture decisions, and building modern, scalable software that delivers real business impact. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our platform while working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative and supportive environment.
If you're energized by technical leadership, modern cloud technologies, and building products at scale, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities Lead the design and development of large-scale software solutions that support critical business capabilities
Shape technical architecture and engineering standards across multiple products and teams
Build modern, cloud-native applications using scalable and resilient design principles
Contribute across the full technology stack, from user interfaces to APIs and backend services
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on complex development initiatives
Drive best practices in software quality, performance, security, and maintainability
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
Support continuous improvement through modern DevOps and Agile engineering practices
Qualifications Must-haves
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
Significant experience delivering software solutions at Principal Engineer level
Strong expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Angular or comparable modern front-end technologies
Experience building backend services using Node.js or similar technologies
Proven experience designing and developing complex distributed systems
Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices
Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
Experience developing and deploying microservices-based applications
Strong understanding of high-availability, scalability, and performance optimization concepts
Experience working within Agile software development environments
Nice to have
Experience with Swift and the Vapor framework for server-side API development
Experience building APIs with technologies such as C# or Java
Experience with NoSQL databases including Couchbase or MongoDB
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices
Why join Verisk?
Work on challenging technical problems with real-world impact
Help shape products used by leading organizations across the global insurance industry
Influence architectural decisions and technology direction
Collaborate with highly skilled engineers in a culture that values innovation and continuous learning
Access opportunities for professional growth, technical leadership, and long-term career development
Join a stable, global organization investing heavily in modern technology and platform transformation
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