Senior Java Engineer - Cloud & Microservices Lead

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver scalable Java-based applications using modern cloud-native practices. You will collaborate with Product, UX, QA and engineering teams to build robust APIs and services, mentor juniors, and contribute to architectural decisions.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge technologies and AI-assisted tooling to improve engineering practices while delivering high-quality solutions that impact risk assessment and

Qualifications

• Expert-level development experience using Java, J2EE and Web Services.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, Spring Boot, Micro Services and SOA web services.
• Expertise with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, and/or ReactJS.
• Proficiency in SQL, including query writing, stored procedures, and basic data modeling.
• Strong experience with modern testing frameworks, including unit and integration testing.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), and containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance Java-based applications aligned with business objectives.
• Build and enhance application features to support evolving product and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, QA, and technical stakeholders to define requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Translate product requirements into scalable, maintainable designs and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Design, develop, and maintain APIs and services to enable seamless system integration.
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, adherence to best practices, and effective use of design patterns.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex production and customer issues.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Web Services

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Micro Services

SOA

JavaScript

TypeScript

Angular

ReactJS

SQL

Unit testing

Integration testing

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Containerization

Docker

Kubernetes

Collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver scalable Java-based applications using modern cloud-native practices. You will collaborate with Product, UX, QA and engineering teams to build robust APIs and services, mentor juniors, and contribute to architectural decisions.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge technologies and AI-assisted tooling to improve engineering practices while delivering high-quality solutions that impact risk assessment and