Software Engineering Lead

Talent Octopusventures; West Street; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Software Engineering Lead in London to drive design, development and maintenance of complex software solutions within a cross-functional team.

You will mentor others, lead technical initiatives and help estimate efforts for upcoming work while delivering high-quality, scalable products in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams and delivering scalable products.
• Proficiency in Python and AI/LLM tooling.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and project estimation.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native development.
• Deep SQL Server proficiency and database design.
• Experience with retrieval augmented generation pipelines and vector stores.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software solutions in collaboration with a cross-functional team.
• Investigate and resolve customer and internal issues.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing and mentoring within the team.
• Contribute to project planning and effort estimation.
• Support other teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively across diverse colleagues.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Python

LLM APIs

OOP concepts

Lang Chain / related patterns

AWS cloud services

Security engineering

TypeScript/Node.js

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Pydantic

Lang Chain

OpenAI API

Azure OpenAI

Job description

Software Engineering Lead

Would you enjoy working on cutting-edge products?

Are you ready to take the next step in a Software Engineering Lead role?

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a trusted partner in risk assessment. Within our Business Services vertical, we provide a wide range of solutions that help organizations drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. Our offerings address complex challenges across Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication and Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk Mitigation, and Customer Data Management. Learn more about LexisNexis Risk Solutions: https://risk.lexisnexis.com/

About Our Team

We deliver powerful digital solutions that help customers tackle some of the world’s most significant challenges. Our Software Engineering team develops innovative, customer-focused products that create meaningful value and impact.

About the Role

As a Software Engineering Lead, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of complex software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share technical expertise, and continue to grow your skills while delivering scalable, high-quality products. We foster professional development and encourage team members to learn, mentor others, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software solutions as part of a collaborative team.
• Investigate and resolve issues reported by customers and colleagues.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Assist with project planning and effort estimation for upcoming work.
• Support other teams as needed and contribute to ongoing improvements.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues while guiding others through problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Python and must have direct experience with AI tools like LLM APIs (OpenAI, Bedrock, or Azure OpenAI). Understanding of OOPS concepts (.Net).
• Work experience in RAG pipelines: chunking, embeddings, vector stores, retrieval quality, Structured extraction with Pydantic or similar schema-driven approaches, Agentic patterns and orchestration (Lang Graph, Lang Chain, or hand-rolled equivalents; framework matters less than understanding the patterns), Prompt engineering and some awareness of evals/testing LLM outputs.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, including schema design, performance optimization, stored procedures, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Experience in application design, root cause analysis, and the development of shared or reusable components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development.
• Understanding of security engineering principles and their practical application and Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and TypeScript/node.js is a plus.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, career changers, and candidates with non-traditional education or experience. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to supporting your success.

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk Solutions team and how we work

Benefits

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

Additional Information

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