About Verisk Verisk is a general leader in data, analytics, and technology. We help organizations make better decisions by turning complex data into actionable insights. Our work supports critical industries including insurance, financial services, energy, and healthcare, combining deep expertise with modern technology at scale.
About Whitespace Software Whitespace Software, part of Verisk, builds technology that powers digital risk placement in the global specialty insurance market. Our platform enables brokers and insurers to collaborate more efficiently, process business faster, and operate with greater transparency.
The Opportunity This role is for an experienced engineer who wants to take a leading technical role while remaining hands‑on. You will work on a complex, high‑performing platform, helping design and deliver new functionality while ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and secure. At the same time, you will guide other engineers, contributing to technical direction and raising the overall quality of delivery.
Why this role stands out
Platform impact – Work on a widely used product that is transforming how specialty insurance operates globally
Technical ownership – Influence architecture, design decisions, and engineering standards
Modern engineering environment – Work with Angular, TypeScript, microservices, and cloud‑based systems
Leadership opportunity – Combine hands‑on development with mentoring and technical guidance
Meaningful complexity – Solve real‑world challenges involving performance, scalability, and reliability
Long‑term growth – Join a global organization investing in its platforms and people
What You Can Expect At Verisk, you will work in a collaborative, engineering‑focused environment where quality and continuous improvement are valued. You will have the opportunity to influence how systems are built, support other engineers, and contribute to meaningful,
large‑scale technology.
Responsibilities
Design and implement new features across a scalable, production platform
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions
Work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high‑quality solutions
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern development practices
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Review code, share feedback, and support continuous improvement across the team
Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the platform
Contribute to improving engineering processes, tools, and standards
Qualifications
Strong experience building and maintaining complex software systems
Proven experience with Angular and TypeScript as core technologies
Exposure to Node.js and ideally Swift or other modern languages
Experience working with NoSQL databases such as Couchbase, MongoDB, or similar
Knowledge of microservices architectures and container‑based environments
Solid understanding of software design patterns, architecture, and best practices
Experience working in Agile environments with modern development workflows
Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers
Equal Opportunity Employer 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, 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.
Minimum Salary: $47,000 – Maximum Salary: $59,000
📌 Software Dev Technical Lead (Madrid)
🏢 Verisk
📍 Madrid