Cloud Native AWS Software Architect

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Native AWS Software Architect to lead the design and development of cutting-edge cloud-hosted solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS, microservices architecture, SaaS product development, and modern web application frameworks. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud applications.

Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and development of cloud-hosted web applications for the insurance industry — from network infrastructure design to user experience, database schema, data models, workflow automation, and end-to-end integration testing.
Define and own architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for AWS-native SaaS products.
Collaborate closely with product management, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Drive domain-driven designs for data models, APIs, and data products.
Architect and implement microservices using modern frameworks and container orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS).
Oversee CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes for rapid, reliable, and secure deployments.
Design and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on performance and scalability.
Develop functional, responsive, and accessible front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS/SCSS, TypeScript, Angular/React, and modern UI component libraries (e.g., Kendo UI, Infragistics).
Ensure security best practices in application architecture, including IAM policies, encryption, API security, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Champion cloud-native principles and serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, and other AWS managed services.
Work with AWS data services, including Redshift, RDS, Aurora, and S3, for building scalable data-driven applications.
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to evaluate emerging AWS services and architectural approaches.
Mentor and guide development teams in architecture decisions, code quality, and performance optimization.
Support UI automation testing alongside development activities to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams for automated testing, monitoring, and application observability using tools like CloudWatch, X-Ray, and Open Telemetry.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in an AWS cloud-native architect role.
Proven experience designing and implementing AWS-native SaaS products and complex full-stack applications.
Strong expertise in .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Core, and modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, TypeScript).
Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway) and microservices deployed on ECS/EKS.
Proficiency with SQL and database programming for both RDBMS (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and AWS data solutions (Redshift, Aurora, DynamoDB).
Experience designing secure, multi-tenant SaaS architectures.
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in cross-functional product teams.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK.
Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, AWS Code Pipeline, or similar tools.
Experience implementing application monitoring and observability.
Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
 

Preferred Skills

Experience with event-driven architectures using AWS SNS, SQS, or Kafka.
Understanding of cost optimization strategies in AWS environments.
Experience integrating with third-party APIs and services.
Knowledge of insurance industry platforms and regulatory compliance considerations.
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
About Us
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

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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.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes but is not limited to the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and / or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

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