Software Engineer (Oracle PL/SQL)

RELX; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global information provider is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in PL/SQL to design and develop scalable applications. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of software engineering experience, focusing on database systems. Responsibilities include analyzing business requirements, writing efficient SQL code, and adhering to development standards. The role offers an environment that promotes innovation and a work-life balance, alongside comprehensive employee benefits including a pension plan and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Annual Profit Share Bonus

Comprehensive Pension Plan

Generous vacation entitlement

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience focusing on database development.
• Strong PL/SQL skills with experience in complex database logic.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and create data solutions.
• Design and develop applications using Oracle and PL/SQL.
• Implement best practices in performance and code quality.

Skills

PL/SQL development

SQL querying

Database logic design

Data engineering

Agile methodologies

Education

5+ years in software engineering

Tools

Oracle APEX

Git

Job description

Software Engineer (Oracle PL/SQL)

Are you ready to take your career in software engineering to the next level? Do you enjoy building robust, data-driven solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment?

About the team

LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision‑making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.

This role is for a Software Engineer responsible for designing and developing scalable applications and services that interact with complex data systems. In addition to strong software development skills, the position requires the ability to analyse business and technical requirements, apply data literacy to design effective solutions, and ensure performance, reliability, and integration across enterprise platforms.

About the role

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long‑time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi‑model approach that prioritises using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and data solutions
• Design and develop complex database, reporting, and application components using Oracle and PL/SQL
• Develop and support rules engines, integrations, and applications that underpin reporting processes
• Write clear, efficient, and reliable PL/SQL and SQL code to support reporting and data delivery needs
• Identify and suggest opportunities to streamline or simplify existing business or data processes
• Apply and uphold best practices in code quality, performance, source control, and documentation
• Contribute to system design across multiple platforms and ensure adherence to development standards
• Complete complex bug fixes and enhancements as required
• Participate in peer reviews and knowledge sharing within the team
• Keep abreast of new technology developments relevant to data engineering and analytics
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally with a focus on database and data‑centric development
• Very strong PL/SQL development skills with proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex database logic
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical environment
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable, and maintainable database or reporting solutions

Technical Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in PL/SQL (required)
• Experience with Oracle APEX (nice to have)
• Ability to write sensible, efficient, and robust SQL queries following best practices
• Basic database design knowledge, including schema design, indexing, and query structure
• Familiarity with integration development and data flows across multiple systems
• Experience working with source control systems (e.g., Git) and applying development best practices across the software lifecycle
• Ability to perform basic business analysis, including gathering, understanding, and interpreting reporting and data requirements
• Awareness of business process efficiency and ability to identify opportunities for simplification and improvement through better design or automation
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to learn and apply new technologies independently

Why Join Us?

Join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Flexible Working Hours

• 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.

Working for you

We know that your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

• Annual Profit Share Bonus
• Comprehensive Pension Plan
• Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leave
• Flexible working hours
• Internal communities and networks
• Various employee discounts
• Recruitment introduction reward
• Employee Assistance Program (global)

About the business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision‑making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

We know your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer.

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