Software Engineer III

Talent Octopusventures; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable Java-based solutions within our Insurance Risk Solutions team in the UK. You will join an inclusive squad and collaborate across disciplines to implement robust software while focusing on performance and quality.

The role requires 5+ years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and cloud platforms (Azure).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong Java experience; Java 8 required; Java 11/21 preferred.
• Hands-on with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Microservices, Hibernate, JPA, and Cosmos DB.
• Experience with Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitHub Actions preferred), and Azure.
• Familiar with Kafka/EventHub, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Java migration experience (8 → 11/21), Databricks, and Python are good to have.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical personnel and team members to finalize software requirements and understand product requirements.
• Develop and review detailed specifications and translate moderately complex requirements into effective software designs.
• Implement software development processes, coding best practices, and participate in code reviews.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues and complete bug fixes across various development environments.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in Agile, Waterfall, and other development methodologies.
• Work with Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Microservices, Hibernate, JPA, Cosmos DB, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Configure and support services using Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments such as Azure, with a focus on performance optimization.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to technology migrations and related initiatives, including Java upgrades, Kafka/EventHub, Databricks, and Python as applicable.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Microservices

Hibernate

JPA

Cosmos DB

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Azure

Kafka

EventHub

Databricks

Python

Java migration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

Are you excited to work with a variety of products and technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment?

Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and learning with colleagues from diverse backgrounds?

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions supports organizations around the world with innovative tools for risk assessment. Our insurance division delivers advanced technology and analytics that help drive better decision-making throughout the insurance policy lifecycle. We're committed to creating positive outcomes for our clients by improving efficiency and reducing risk. Learn more about our Insurance Risk Solutions on our website https://risk.lexisnexis.com/insurance.

About the Team

Our teams are structured in inclusive and collaborative squads, each consisting of a Squad Lead, Business Analyst, Dev Lead, Developers, and Testers. This structure fosters strong connections and empowers members to contribute their unique perspectives and deliver outcomes together.

About the Role

This position performs moderately difficult research, design, and software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line. The position should have the ability to work on individual pieces of work and solve problems including the design of the program flow of individual pieces of code, effective coding, and unit testing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical personnel and team members to finalize software requirements and understand product requirements.
• Develop and review detailed specifications and translate moderately complex requirements into effective software designs.
• Implement software development processes, coding best practices, and participate in code reviews.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues and complete bug fixes across various development environments.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in Agile, Waterfall, and other development methodologies.
• Work with Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Microservices, Hibernate, JPA, Cosmos DB, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Configure and support services using Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, CI/Cd pipelines, and cloud environments such as Azure, with a focus on performance optimization.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to technology migrations and related initiatives, including Java upgrades, Kafka/EventHub, Databricks, and Python as applicable.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• BS in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Strong Java experience; Java 8 required, with Java 11/21 experience preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Microservices, Hibernate, JPA, and Cosmos DB.
• Experience with performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitHub Actions preferred), and Azure cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Kafka/EventHub and strong understanding of REST APIs and distributed systems.
• Java migration experience (8 → 11/21), Databricks, and Python are good to have.

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