Senior Software Engineer (Python/Terraform/AWS)

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions seeks a software engineer to design, build, deploy and support production-ready AWS-based services with secure, observable operations.

You will work in a cross-functional Agile team, mentor colleagues, and help shape engineering standards while delivering reliable releases.

Candidates should have strong Python/JavaScript, AWS, CI/CD, Terraform, Linux, and RESTful services experience to support a mission-critical platform.

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS cloud services in production environments.
• CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and automation.
• Strong Python knowledge and front-end basics (JavaScript/Node).
• WAF technologies (Cloudflare) and secure web architectures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver software engineering services for security-conscious products.
• Build production-ready software with scalable, secure cloud infrastructure.
• Set up and maintain AWS infrastructure for deployments.
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and dashboards for operations.
• Maintain a high-quality engineering pipeline to ensure reliable releases.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional Agile team and mentor colleagues.
• Support process improvements and engineering standards.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/Node

CI/CD practices

Agile DevOps

RESTful services

Tools

AWS

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Linux

Cloudflare

Git

SQL

Job description

About our Team

Working within Information Security & Data Protection division, the content protection platform team builds scalable technology solutions that detect and prevent fraud, theft, and piracy while protecting legitimate customer use. Working as a fast-paced agile squad, the team designs and develops software using modern engineering practices, collaborates across many products across the organisation. The team combines technical depth, product focus, and mentorship to deliver innovative solutions that safeguard our products and customers.

About the Role

This role focuses on delivering secure, reliable software and cloud infrastructure for services where reputation management and security are critical to business success. You will design, build, deploy, and support production-ready solutions in AWS, with monitoring, alerting, and CI/CD practices that enable predictable, repeatable releases. Working in a cross functional Agile team, you will also help shape engineering standards, mentor colleagues, and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver software engineering services for products where reputation management and security are critical to ongoing business success
• Build software that meets agreed KPIs and NFRs in production, with stability, scalability, and security in mind
• Set up and maintain AWS infrastructure to deploy the developed business logic
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and supporting dashboards to help teams operate services effectively
• Develop and maintain a high-quality engineering pipeline so releases are predictable, repeatable, and reliable
• Work effectively as part of a cross functional Agile team and support the products and services the team owns
• Help maintain code quality and engineering standards across the team through collaboration and support
• Mentor and guide team members, contribute to process improvements, and advocate for positive change

Requirements

• Experience working with a public cloud such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Strong experience using GitHub Actions within a CI/CD pipeline
• Solid Python knowledge
• Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript and Node
• Experience working with Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies and Cloudflare features
• Solid working experience with Git and SQL
• Knowledge of Terraform and experience working with Linux
• Familiarity with RESTful services, event-driven architectures, scripting, testing practices in CI/CD environments, and Agile DevOps ways of working

Work in a Way that Works for You

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

Purpose and Impact

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.