Software Engineer

RELX; Richmond; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RX Global, part of RELX, seeks a Software Engineer III to deliver production-quality software for well-defined components within our events platform. You will work under guidance of senior engineers to build secure, maintainable, scalable systems and improve engineering quality.

Join an Agile, cross-functional team and contribute to secure SDLC practices, code reviews, documentation, and monitoring. You will mentor juniors, participate in on-call, and help drive performance and reliability

Qualifications

• Experienced professional software engineer.
• Experience working in Agile cross-functional product development teams.
• Experience translating ambiguous requirements into scalable solutions.
• Working knowledge of SOLID, design patterns, API design, DDD, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience building modern web applications with React, Vite, REST, and GraphQL.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS; applying testing, DevSecOps, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and Secure SDLC practices; working with observability and analytics tools such as Splunk and Mixpanel.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Bedrock, and agentic AI workflows.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear technical documentation using the process for technical decision making and RX architectural principles.
• Build software with foundations in performance, resilience, extensibility, and security following Secure SDLC.
• Apply testing strategies that support deployment confidence and align with the Service and Operational agreements.
• Contribute to incremental improvements to code quality, testing, or development workflows.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate actively in peer code reviews.
• Support the operational health of services and components, including monitoring, diagnostics, incident response, and service reliability.
• Maintain runbooks, documentation, and operational knowledge for owned components while contributing to reducing technical debt.
• Share knowledge with peers and support the onboarding or mentoring of junior engineers where appropriate.

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Amazon Bedrock

Agentic AI workflows

Job description

Are you passionate about building reliable, secure, and scalable software that delivers meaningful outcomes for customers and the business?

Do you enjoy collaborating with a talented engineering team, solving technical challenges, and continuously developing your expertise with modern technologies?

About our Team

RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer III, you will deliver production-quality software for well-defined components and features within a product or service. Working with guidance from senior engineers, you will contribute to secure, maintainable, and reliable systems while helping improve engineering quality, operational excellence, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear technical documentation using the process for technical decision making and RX architectural principles.
• Build software with foundations in performance, resilience, extensibility, and security following Secure SDLC.
• Apply testing strategies that support deployment confidence and align with the Service and Operational agreements.
• Contribute to incremental improvements to code quality, testing, or development workflows.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate actively in peer code reviews.
• Support the operational health of services and components, including monitoring, diagnostics, incident response, and service reliability.
• Maintain runbooks, documentation, and operational knowledge for owned components while contributing to reducing technical debt.
• Share knowledge with peers and support the onboarding or mentoring of junior engineers where appropriate.

Requirements

• Experienced professional software engineer.
• Experience working in Agile cross-functional product development teams.
• Experience translating ambiguous requirements into scalable solutions.
• Working knowledge of SOLID, design patterns, API design, DDD, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience building modern web applications with React, Vite, REST, and GraphQL.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS; applying testing, DevSecOps, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and Secure SDLC practices; working with observability and analytics tools such as Splunk and Mixpanel
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Bedrock, and agentic AI workflows.

Work in a Way That Works for You

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.

Working 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.

About the Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit http://www.rxglobal.com.