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Principal Engineer

Hackajob
London, United KingdomPosted Aug 8, 2026
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Principal Engineer

hackajob London, England, United Kingdom

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

#Hybrid

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Software Development

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