Software Development Lead

Thomson Reuters; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Thomson Reuters as a Software Development Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping technology solutions for legal, tax, and news professionals worldwide. With your experience in software development, you'll lead project initiatives, create robust applications, and work with modern programming languages and cloud technologies in a hybrid work environment that values inclusivity and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment with hybrid model

Flexible vacation and mental health days

Opportunity to work remotely for up to 8 weeks/year

Headspace subscription

Tuition reimbursement

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Participation in volunteer days

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a software developer.
• Strong programming skills in C#, Java, NodeJS, and/or Python.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data formats like XML and JSON.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning, analyze requirements, and develop applications.
• Ensure applications meet business needs through unit testing and maintenance.
• Collaborate in a team environment and support global teams.

Skills

Programming skills in C#

Programming skills in Java

Programming skills in NodeJS

Programming skills in Python

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Tools

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

.NET

ElasticSearch

Linux/Unix

Job description

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In this opportunity as Software Development Lead, you will:

• Participate in project/work planning sessions to analyze requirements.
• Contribute to requirements gathering in collaboration with capability/product and/or business owners.
• Develop and integrate applications per written specifications. May be responsible for writing design specifications and architectural diagrams.
• Translate technical requirements into application code and modules.
• Make modifications to existing applications and modules according to written specifications.
• Unit test and implement application modules you have developed or modified, ensuring they meet business needs.
• Participate in reviews of your own work and that of colleagues.
• Support operational teams with system maintenance, including upgrades, fallback, troubleshooting, etc.

About You

You are suitable for the Software Development Lead role if your background includes:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience as a software developer.
• Strong programming skills in modern languages such as C#, Java, NodeJS, and/or Python.
• Knowledge of data formats like XML and JSON.
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, team leadership abilities; able to work with global teams.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Docker, web services, .NET, NoSQL databases like ElasticSearch, Linux/Unix, UX development, CI/CD, design patterns, Agile, security, ReactJS, asynchronous programming.

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What We Offer:

Join our inclusive culture of world-class talent with opportunities for personal and professional growth through:

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible working environment with 2-3 days in the office weekly.
• Wellbeing: Benefits including flexible vacation, mental health days, work from another location for up to 8 weeks/year, Headspace subscription, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and wellness resources.
• Culture: Recognized for diversity, inclusion, flexibility, and work-life balance.
• Learning & Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning, internal project opportunities, networking events.
• Social Impact: Employee resource groups, volunteer days, ESG initiatives.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Contributing to justice, truth, and transparency worldwide.

Be part of a team shaping the future of knowledge work at Thomson Reuters, a company with a 160-year legacy, supporting legal, tax, accounting, and news professionals globally.

Accessibility

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or other protected categories.