Lead Sitecore Developer

Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for leading a large, diverse team of designers, developers, QAs, and DevOps to deliver high-quality software and processes within budget and on schedule.
• Develop and implement long-term strategic direction, including software architecture and alignment with company performance objectives.
• Provide work breakdown and estimates for complex software development projects.
• Serve as a liaison to internal customers, research groups, and various business support areas
• Design and develop software applications supporting business objectives
• Analyze and debug applications in development and production environments and resolve production issues and performance optimizations within the accepted timeframes
• Lead design and architecture meetings
• Conduct code reviews, automation, perform thorough Unit/Integration testing of assigned applications
• Write technical documentation and release notes for the applications
• Provide technical guidance to junior programmers and other software engineers

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
• 8+ years of proven experience in software development and system maintenance with Sitecore CMS using products like Sitecore XP
• Experience in Sitecore platform architecture, including knowledge of Sitecore's data models, templates, components (Sitecore Experience Accelerator/SXA, JSS, Sitecore Content Serialization), Sitecore configuration, content management, personalization features, internals of integration with SQL Server and Solr, Sitecore headless development and Sitecore Cloud platforms
• Proficiency in Sitecore development using C#, NextJS, GraphQL, Powershell, .NET Framework
• Expertise in developing custom Sitecore modules and components, including integrations with external APIs and other systems like Analytics and marketing automation
• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), frameworks like React and NextJS, CSS syntax, HTML5 specs, browser shortcomings/differences and polyfills
• Hands-on experience in version control systems (e.g., Git, Bitbucket), deployment strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• 5 years of experience in stakeholder communication, including external customers
• Highly experienced at leading teams, interacting with business partners or customers, and guiding project direction
• Superior organization skills, skilled at recognizing priorities and keeping the team focused on the most important features
• Strong hands-on experience in the entire development life cycle of software products - coordination of project meetings, project scheduling from the design stage to the deployment stage, and final Ready-to-Ship product.
• Excellent understanding of object-oriented design concepts and software development processes and methods
• Developed software in the SCRUM environment using Agile methodologies
• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively contend with competing priorities
• Must have strong troubleshooting, code optimization, and refactoring skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to continuously changing technology
• Must have a passion for development and the latest technologies
• Experienced at leading a team and mentoring junior developers
• Experienced at translating high-level requirements into logical tasks and identifying the technical requirements for each task
• Experience working with internal customers, research groups, and various business support areas

Nice To Haves

• Designer's eye
• Sitecore and CDN integration
• Hands-on experience in web application migration from Sitecore XP to Sitecore XM Cloud, integration with Coveo.
• Experience with UX patterns and ability to design complex applications
• Experience with CSS pre-compilers (SASS, LESS)
• Experience with client-side optimization (GZIP, sprites, minification, obfuscation, browser caching)

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

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

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