Verisk

Builds data and risk software for insurers

Software Development Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKraków, PolandPLN300k - PLN360kHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Solid software development experience, including experience leading engineering teams and delivering enterprise applications.
A strong technical background in software architecture, application design, and cloud-native development.
Hands-on experience with .NET/C#, JavaScript, Python, REST APIs, microservices, SQL Server, Snowflake, and search technologies such as OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, or Solr.
Experience building and operating applications in AWS or other cloud environments.
Understanding of AI/ML technologies, including large language models, generative AI, and AI-powered application development.
Proven ability to lead Agile software delivery while balancing technical excellence, business priorities, and customer needs.
Experience driving architecture, technical design, development, testing, deployment, and operational support.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, including building high-performing teams and influencing technical direction across engineering and business partners.
Ability to communicate effectively at both technical and executive levels.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of software developers and analysts through requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment of large distributed systems using microservices-based architecture.
Engage and lead a globally distributed team, provide hands-on management, mentoring, and coaching, and drive annual goals.
Perform people-management duties, including hiring, firing, performance reviews, defining job requirements, interviewing candidates, managing staffing needs and team assignments, reviewing work, supporting staff growth, and supervising in person or remotely.
Communicate software solution expectations to internal customers, team members, and other stakeholders.
Propose, design, and implement scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that meet internal and external customer objectives.
Work with senior management, peers, and internal customers to plan and prioritize projects and resource allocation.
Proactively communicate statuses, issues, and escalations to senior management and stakeholders.
Work with external vendors to source, negotiate, and manage contract resources and solution services.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with retrieval-augmented generation architectures, vector databases, and AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code.

At Verisk, we build technology that helps the world's leading insurers make smarter, faster decisions. As a global leader in data analytics and risk assessment, we combine deep industry expertise with cloud-native engineering, AI, and advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges.

We're looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a talented engineering team, drive technical excellence, and deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions. You'll play a key role in shaping engineering culture, developing people, and partnering across product and technology teams to build innovative products that make a real difference for our customers.

Join a global organization where you'll have the opportunity to influence technology strategy, empower engineers to do their best work, and help shape the future of intelligent risk solutions.

Solid software development experience, including experience leading engineering teams and delivering enterprise applications.
Strong technical background in software architecture, application design, and cloud-native development.
Hands-on experience with modern technologies, including .NET/C#, JavaScript, Python, REST APIs, microservices, SQL Server, Snowflake, and search technologies (OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, or Solr).
Experience building and operating applications in AWS or other cloud environments.
Understanding of AI/ML technologies, including LLMs, Generative AI, and AI-powered application development; familiarity with RAG architectures, vector databases, and AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) is a plus.
Proven ability to lead Agile software delivery, balancing technical excellence, business priorities, and customer needs.
Experience driving architecture, technical design, development, testing, deployment, and operational support.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams and influence technical direction across engineering and business partners.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at both technical and executive levels.

We offer:

A leadership role with the opportunity to shape engineering strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive the delivery of innovative software solutions.
The chance to work with modern technologies, including cloud-native architectures, AI, and GenAI-powered applications.
A collaborative, international environment that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
The autonomy to influence architecture, engineering practices, and product direction while working with cross-functional teams.
A hybrid work model with flexible working hours.
A competitive benefits package, including private health insurance, medical care, and a Multisport card.

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Effectively lead a team of software developers/analysts in the requirements, design, development, test, and deployment of large distributed systems using microservices-based architecture.
Engage and lead a globally distributed team, and provide hands-on management, mentoring, and coaching of resources and drive annual goals.
People management duties, including hiring, firing, performance reviews, job requirements, interviewing candidates, staffing needs, assignments to team, review of work, growth opportunity for staff, in-person/remote supervision, etc.
Effectively communicate software solution expectations to internal customers, team members and other stakeholders.
Propose, design and implement scalable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions meeting internal and external customers’ objectives.
Engage with senior management, peers and internal customers to plan and prioritize projects and resource allocation.
Proactively communicate statuses, issues and escalations to senior management and stakeholders.
Work with external vendors to source, negotiate and manage contract resources and solution services.

Budgeted Salary Currency: PLN

Minimum Salary: 300,000

Maximum Salary: 360,000

About the Company

Verisk

Builds data and risk software for insurers

Verisk sells data, analytics, and software to insurers, reinsurers, and insurance intermediaries that assess risk and settle claims. Its tools support insurance pricing and policy development, catastrophe modeling, and claims investigation, combining industry records with scientific models and specialized applications. Xactimate calculates property repair estimates, while other platforms compare claims to identify suspected fraud and model losses from natural disasters. Customers pay through hosted subscriptions, transaction fees, and advisory services, with software and data integrated into their underwriting and claims workflows. Verisk traces its operating roots to 1971 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Jersey City, NJ
Founded: 1971

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