Senior Software Developer II - Full-Stack

Relx Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions in London seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable Java-based applications using modern technologies and cloud-native practices.

You will work with Product, UX, QA, and engineering teams to build robust applications, enhance customer experiences, and contribute to architectural decisions while mentoring fellow engineers and improving engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java, J2EE and web services.
• Strong REST API, Spring Boot, microservices know-how.
• Front-end familiarity: JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, ReactJS.
• Proficiency in SQL and data modeling; testing experience.
• CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable Java-based applications.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, QA, and engineering teams to define requirements.
• Define requirements and deliver scalable, maintainable designs.
• Develop and maintain APIs and services for system integration.
• Ensure code quality via reviews and design pattern adherence.
• Mentor and grow junior engineers; drive best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Angular

ReactJS

TypeScript

SQL

CI/CD

Cloud AWS/Azure

Docker

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Job description

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

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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.