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.
ResponsibilitiesWhat 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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