Senior Software Engineer: Java, Spring Boot & Cloud

relx; City Of 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 solutions. You will collaborate with Product, UX, QA, and engineering teams to build robust applications and contribute to architectural decisions, using Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native practices.

You will mentor junior engineers, work with AWS and Docker, and help elevate engineering standards through code reviews and best practices, in a globally

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in object-oriented design and 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.

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

Microservices

SOA

JavaScript

TypeScript

Angular

ReactJS

SQL

Testing

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Docker

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Job description

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

You will mentor junior engineers, work with AWS and Docker, and help elevate engineering standards through code reviews and best practices, in a globally