Senior Software Engineer I
Do you enjoy working as part of a team that supports a diverse range of products and technologies?
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About the Business
At LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Data Services, our goal is to keep the world connected. We are a leading provider of analytics, helping customers understand the past, navigate the present, and anticipate what comes next.
As part of our strategic evolution, we are investing in a centralized data and AI platform that enables teams across the organization to build trusted, reusable, and scalable data capabilities. Foundry provides standardized foundations for data ingestion, governance, transformation, and delivery, allowing product and domain teams to focus on delivering differentiated value. https://risk.lexisnexis.com/
About the Team
Our teams operate in collaborative squads that include a Squad Lead, Business Analyst, Development Lead, Developers, and Testers. This structure promotes teamwork, connectivity, and efficient delivery by aligning diverse skills around shared objectives.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with experience building modern web applications using React and Python. The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack development skills, experience building RESTful APIs with Fast API, and a passion for solving complex business challenges. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, and a strong interest in Generative AI and AI-powered software development.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications using React and Python.
- Build and support RESTful APIs and backend services using FastAPI.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Develop secure, maintainable, and well-documented code that follows engineering best practices.
- Explore and apply Generative AI technologies to enhance developer productivity and product capabilities.
- Continuously learn and adopt emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Python and modern API development frameworks such as Fast API.
- Solid experience with React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and modern software development practices.
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases with Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated ownership and the ability to work independently when needed.
- Exposure to Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, or AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and containerized deployments with Knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, people living with disabilities, career changers, and candidates with non-traditional education or experience. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to supporting your success.
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Skills Required
- Strong proficiency in Python and modern API development frameworks such as FastAPI
- Solid experience with React, JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
- Understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and modern software development practices
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated ownership and ability to work independently
- Exposure to Generative AI, large language models, AI agents, or AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and containerized deployments
- Knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies
RELX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RELX and has not been reviewed or approved by RELX.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, alongside other financial protections such as life and disability coverage. Tuition reimbursement and share purchase access further broaden the financial value of the package beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth appears strong, with generous vacation allowances, mental health days, and options like sabbaticals and tiered PTO by tenure. Parental and caregiving leaves are described in detail, reinforcing time-away benefits as a standout component of the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are supported by offerings such as mental health support (e.g., app access), EAP resources, gym-related perks, and wellness incentives. Flexible working hours and related work-life supports add to the perceived day-to-day value of benefits.
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What We Do
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics for professional and business customers across industries. We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. We do this by leveraging a deep understanding of our customers to create innovative solutions which combine content and data with analytics and technology in global platforms. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America. We operate in four major market segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions.
