Principal Software Architect (Swift & SaaS Platforms)

Whitespace is building the next generation of scalable, data‑driven platforms for the global insurance and risk markets. As part of Verisk, we combine the agility of a modern tech company with the reach and stability of a world‑class data analytics organization.

We’re looking for a Principal Software Architect to shape the future of our SaaS platform. This is a senior, hands‑on role where you’ll define architectural direction, guide engineering teams, and design high‑performance, secure, and scalable systems.

What you’ll do

• Lead architecture and system design for a modern, cloud‑native SaaS platform

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams

• Translate business needs into robust, scalable technical solutions

• Review and improve existing systems for performance, simplicity, and reusability

• Evaluate and recommend modern technologies, tools, and frameworks

• Ensure high standards of quality, security, and architectural excellence

• Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and senior stakeholders

What you bring

• Extensive experience in senior/principal‑level software development

• Strong, hands‑on expertise with Swift (essential)

• Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, Angular

• Deep knowledge of software architecture, microservices, and distributed systems

• Cloud experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

• Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes

• A passion for building scalable, high‑quality, modern SaaS systems

Join us to influence the architecture of a platform used across global insurance markets and help drive technical excellence across the organization.

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