Verisk is hiring a

Jnr Backend Engineer -Python

Bath, United Kingdom
Full-Time

About the Role

Verisk Maplecroft are looking for a Junior Python/Django developer who is passionate about delivering high quality software solutions and embraces the challenges presented by the ever-changing landscape of web development. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working primarily on our client facing web application (GRiD) and will be involved in all areas of the software development life cycle.

As a developer in the Technology Team, you will be learning from experienced developers and be empowered to contribute technical and user-focused improvements to our products and solutions.

About the Day to Day Responsibilities of the Role

  • Working in an agile team and assisting in requirements gathering, refinement, and delivery of user-focused improvements
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members on technical projects
  • Deliver high-quality, maintainable well-tested code that meets user requirements
  • Work collaboratively with other Developers, Project Owners, UX, designers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality solutions

Required

  • A proven track record of developing in Python
  • Awareness of Django and the Django Rest Framework
  • Familiarity with building web applications, common design patterns and underlying architectures
  • Familiarity with Agile software development practices
  • Some knowledge in REST APIs, both in authoring and consuming
  • Good level of experience in SQL and database interaction
  • Knowledge and awareness of how to apply Web Security best practices
  • Good understanding of git and working collaboratively on team-level code base
  • An understanding of frontend web technologies and how web browsers behave and perform.


Useful to have

  • Knowledge of cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS
  • Experience using docker or other container orchestration technologies.
  • Experience of the Linux command line and basic Linux server administration skills

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For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland.  We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority.  In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong.  We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

 

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

https://www.verisk.com/company/careers/

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