Senior Java Engineer - Cloud, Microservices & Mentorship

LexisNexis Special Services Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable Java-based solutions using cloud-native practices. You will work with Spring Boot, AWS, Docker, and modern frontend technologies to build robust applications that support product and customer needs.

You will collaborate with Product, UX, QA, and engineering teams, mentor peers, and contribute to architectural decisions while delivering high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in object-oriented design and standard patterns.
• Expert-level development experience using Java, J2EE and Web Services.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, Spring Boot, Micro Services and SOA web services.
• Proficiency with frontend 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 development

REST APIs

Angular/ReactJS/TypeScript

SQL & data modeling

CI/CD

Cloud platforms AWS/Azure

Docker / containerization

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

ReactJS

TypeScript

Python

AWS

Redis

Docker

SQL

Job description

LexisNexis Risk Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable Java-based solutions using cloud-native practices. You will work with Spring Boot, AWS, Docker, and modern frontend technologies to build robust applications that support product and customer needs.

You will collaborate with Product, UX, QA, and engineering teams, mentor peers, and contribute to architectural decisions while delivering high-quality software.