Senior Software Developer (PHP/Laravel/JS)

  • Maplecroft
  • Norwich, Norfolk
  • Jun 27, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Senior Software Developer (PHP/Laravel/JS) Job Description

Senior Software Developer (PHP/Laravel/JS)

Shape the Future of Software Development at Verisk - A Global Leader in Next-Gen Insurance Technology

At Verisk, we empower businesses around the world with advanced data analytics and cloud-native solutions. As pioneers in technology and innovation, we help our clients make faster, smarter decisions using the most powerful tools in data science, AI, and cloud engineering.

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team as a fullstackSenior SoftwareDeveloper (PHP/Laravel/JS) where you will bedeveloping innovative SaaS applications, delivered via the cloud, working on a combination ofnewprojects, maintenance and supportacrossthe entire lifecycle from concept and system design through to live deployment.

You will be part of a growing team developing products for the insuranceindustry,working with insurance companies, suppliers, police forces and all supporting industries - both within the UK and Worldwide.

The ideal candidateswill be able to hit the ground running with a variety of projects, working both alone and as part of the team.

We are currently driving cutting-edge technical change making use of the latest cloud technologies, serverless and micro services architecture to meet our client and business requirements.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with team leadership working alongside other Senior Software Developer.
  • Design and build component-based applications in a web/internet delivery environment.
  • Work on new and existing applications along with enhancements to websites and .web applications.
  • Design, develop and support of applications using current and new development technologies.
  • Scope, implement, test and deploy new features and versions of core applications, databases and utilities.
  • Perform hands-on coding and designing of solutions that meet our business goals.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through retrospectives.
  • Work with Product Managers to collect and document user requirements, development of user stories/tasks, producing estimates for each change.
  • Assist with providing third-level support when appropriate.
  • Write design technical documents, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software.
  • Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Accurate time tracking.
  • Technical skill set as outlined above and below.
  • Ability to independently problem solve and consider new or alternative approaches to a challenge
  • Team leadership/management
  • Experience engaging with Customers and Internal Stakeholders
  • Ability to deliver rapid progress on tasks and development projects
Qualifications
  • Commercial experience of PHP, ideally PHP 8.3+ (likely to be gained from at least 5 years of professionalexperience)
  • Commercial experience with Laravel (ideally 11+)
  • Knowledge of Automation toolsets
  • Industry standard API integrations (JSON, Restful etc.)
  • Source Control such as Git
  • Experienced user of JIRA
  • A love of technology and desire to continuously develop and improve

Highly Desirable:

  • Scrum/Agile Methodology
  • Experience of deploying and developing applications in/to AWS
  • Knowledge of design patterns
  • Knowledge of micro-services architecture
  • Knowledge of serverless architecture (E.g., Lambda's)
  • Knowledge of Low Code / No Code solutions
  • Experience of Test-Driven Development
  • Experience of CI/CD pipelines

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 Companiesand by Forbesas 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.

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.

Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

  • Job Category Technical Product Development
  • Posting Date 06/24/2025, 01:33 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
  • Work Arrangement Hybrid
  • Division Claims Solutions
  • Legal Employer Automated Insurance Solutions Limited