Senior Software Developer II - Full-Stack

RELX; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 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 Spring Boot and cloud-native practices. You will collaborate with Product, UX, QA, and engineering teams to build robust features and contribute to architectural decisions.

This role emphasizes mentoring and continuous improvement of engineering practices. You will work with modern technologies like Java, Spring Boot, Angular/React, TypeScript, and AWS services,

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in OO design and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance Java-based applications.
• Build and enhance features to support evolving product and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, QA and engineering teams 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 and best practices.
• Optimize performance and troubleshoot complex production issues.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Microservices

TypeScript

Angular

ReactJS

SQL

Unit testing

CI/CD

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Team collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Job description

Are you passionate about building modern, scalable software solutions that make a meaningful impact?

Do you enjoy collaborating across global teams, solving complex technical challenges, and using emerging technologies to drive innovation?

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. We use the power of data and advanced analytics to help our customers make better, timelier decisions. By bringing clarity to information, we ultimately help make communities safer, insurance rates more accurate, commerce more transparent, business decisions easier and processes more efficient. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at https://risk.lexisnexis.com/

About our Team

We’re seeking a highly self-motivated Engineer who can effectively prioritize projects, provide technical leadership, and collaborate closely with the Technical Lead to drive successful outcomes. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing new features and enhancing existing functionality. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies such as Spring Boot, Java18, Angular 11+, ReactJS, TypeScript, Python, AWS services (S3, SNS), Redis, Docker, and more. We empower our engineers to contribute to design, implementation, and process improvements, as every team member is vital to delivering high-quality solutions.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions using modern Java technologies and cloud-native practices. You will work closely with Product, UX, QA, and engineering teams to build robust applications, enhance customer experiences, and contribute to architectural decisions. This role offers the opportunity to leverage modern development tools, including AI-assisted technologies, while mentoring other engineers and continuously improving engineering practices.

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.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in object-oriented design, development, and standard design patterns.
• 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.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build effective cross-team relationships.

Risk benefit statement

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RiskSolutions/page/21c296c982531000b79663f3194b0000

Benefits

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

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