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Database Developer

Verisk
Full-time
On-site
Norwich, England, United Kingdom

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

The Database Developer must be skilled in producing complex SQL queries and requires a solid understanding of database technologies, particularly SQL Server.

Working as part of the Scrum team responsible for the Verisk IVI product, you will have the opportunity to see all aspects of the product design, development and support. IVI leverages AI to detect vehicle damage from images and use this to automate damage repair estimates. As a Database Developer, you’ll be at the heart of this innovation as the product is highly data driven. You will be helping configure the application to different insurer requirements by modifying settings and stored procedures in the database.

You will collaborate with other Database Developers to support each other and to develop standard solutions across Verisk products. There is a fantastic opportunity for learning new skills. You’ll have the chance to master Python and Bash scripting, work with cutting-edge AWS Cloud databases, and enhance your skills in database administration and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Developing SQL scripts and stored procedures to ensure efficient data retrieval and manipulation
  • Developing the business and application logic within stored procedures and configuration tables
  • Supporting development team on database design best practices and carrying out code reviews
  • Defining data security, monitoring and backup procedures
  • Performance monitoring and troubleshooting
  • All work will be fully documented and stored within appropriate version control solutions
  • Working with other teams to ensure they have the data required to perform their roles

 

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

  • Writing complex T-SQL queries and SQL stored procedures
  • Experience with relational database technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server
  • Strong communication skills; teamwork and interpersonal skills; analytical, problem-solving and organization skills with strong attention to detail

Desirable but not essential:

  • Managing Maintenance schedules. E.g. Using SQL Agent jobs
  • Understand Information security (E.g. GDPR)
  • Scripting language like python or bash to write automation scripts
  • Source Control such as git
  • Third party data tools. E.g. dbatools.io and First Responder Kit
  • Experience in database administration tasks (Schema maintenance, tuning, performance analysis, backups and disaster recovery etc.)
  • Working with databases in the AWS Cloud (E.g. RDS Postgres, DynamoDB)
  • Scrum/Agile Methodology
  • Experience of complex datasets (> 300 tables or > 200 columns in some tables) of mixed quality

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Additional Information

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.

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