Senior Software Engineer II

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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Legal Tech • Analytics
The Role
Design, develop, and maintain cross-system software; act as technical lead for customers and external teams; produce specifications, fix complex bugs, mentor peers, and drive architecture, security, and DevOps for Java/AWS-based products.
Summary Generated by Built In

Would you like to be part of a team that delivers high-quality software to our customers? 

Are you a highly visible champion with a ‘can do’ attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others?

About our Team: 

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. 

About the Role:

This position performs complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line, and provides direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products. This position performs software design — typically across multiple systems; mentors more-junior members of the team; and talks to users/customers and translates their requests into solutions.

Responsibilities 
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology re sources.
• Provide design input across a product.
• Work directly with customers and end users.
• Serve as acknowledged “go to” person on coding and technical issues.
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Mentor lead software developers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 9+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• Understanding of Java Software Engineering & Development.
• Expertise in Java Open-source Technologies - Apache camel, Spring boot.
• Expertise in AWS Cloud Technologies - ECS, S3, SQS, Step Functions, Lambda serverless implementations.
• Expertise in AWS DevOps activities, AWS Cloud Formation Templates and Create & Upgrade of AWS Databases.

Knowledge on UI front end developments using React technology

• Expert knowledge of resolving security vulnerabilities on Open-source Java technologies.
• Expertise in industry technology language development trends.
• Expertise in test-driven development and maintenance including techniques for applying best practices for overall project benefit.
• Knowledge on Payment processors to facilitate payment transactions.
• Experience in the development and integration of payment webservices.
• Proven expert in partnering and leading internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Software development process expert in applicable methodologies (e.g., Agile).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in external resource development.
• Solid knowledge of architectural principles.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.
• Advanced problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.
• Advance communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc., including diction/terminology and presenting information in a concise and effective manner to clients, management, and various departments using assorted communication mediums.

Working for you:

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.

  • Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.

  • Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

  • Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.

  • Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.

  • Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.

  • Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.

  • Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

  • Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.

  • New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.

  • Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.

  • Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

  • Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the business:

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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Skills Required

  • 9+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Understanding of Java software engineering & development
  • Expertise in Java open-source technologies: Apache Camel, Spring Boot
  • Expertise in AWS cloud technologies: ECS, S3, SQS, Step Functions, Lambda
  • Expertise in AWS DevOps activities and AWS CloudFormation templates
  • Experience creating and upgrading AWS databases
  • Knowledge of UI front-end development using React
  • Expert knowledge of resolving security vulnerabilities in open-source Java technologies
  • Expertise in test-driven development and maintenance
  • Knowledge of payment processors to facilitate payment transactions
  • Experience developing and integrating payment webservices
  • Proven ability to partner with and lead internal and external technology resources
  • Expertise in software development methodologies (e.g., Agile)
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Experience with managed services and/or staff augmentation resource models
  • Knowledge of industry best practices in external resource development
  • Solid knowledge of architectural principles
  • Strong proficiency with data manipulation languages and optimization techniques
  • Organization, project planning, time management, and change management skills
  • Advanced problem-solving experience leading teams to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Advanced customer service skills and ability to work with senior/executive stakeholders

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: London
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1880

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.

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