Software Engineering Lead

LexisNexis Risk Solutions UK Ltd. Company; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk solutions firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Software Engineering Lead to drive product quality and mentor a team of engineers. The role requires strong technical leadership, expertise in both frontend (Angular) and backend (Java, Spring Boot) technologies, and proven experience in developing high-performing SaaS products. Candidates should have a passion for modern software development and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. Join a supportive team focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong technical leadership experience guiding engineering teams.
• Expertise in data modelling, design, and optimization.
• Experience with Angular and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of microservices and architectural principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Oversee the development and implementation of user stories.
• Act as the primary technical contact for external technology partners.
• Lead the design of data models and resolve technical issues.
• Create a collaborative environment encouraging learning and innovation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Data modelling

Frontend frameworks (Angular)

Backend development (Java, Spring Boot)

Testable code practices

Microservices architecture

Cloud services (AWS)

Web security practices

Advanced communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Cypress

Serenity

Jest

Karma

Job description

About the Role

As a Software Engineering Lead, you will play a crucial role in delivering stable and quality products to our customers whilst supporting a team of engineers. You will be part of a collaborative team working to support industry-leading solutions to combat fraud.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about modern software development processes and can develop high-performing SaaS products, with skillsets in frontend and / or backend technologies, however, someone generally technically fluent is a must.

About the Team:

We are a Leeds-based team within the RiskNarrative group, organised into several cross-disciplinary squads. You will join one of two squads completing a major modernisation project, introducing an Angular-based frontend and Spring microservices architecture.

Our teams collaborate closely across disciplines to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. We foster an open, supportive culture where engineers are encouraged to innovate, share knowledge, and continuously improve both our technology and our ways of working.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring alignment with coding best practices and optimization techniques.
• Oversee the development and implementation of user stories, ensuring functionality meets specified criteria and enhances user experience.
• Act as the primary technical contact for external technology partners, fostering effective partnerships and communication.
• Mentor junior developers in coding best practices, supporting their professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborate with customers and end-users to gather feedback, understand requirements, and ensure products align with user needs.
• Lead the design of data models, proactively resolving technical issues, and finalizing technical requirements in projects.
• Review detailed specifications, conduct thorough code reviews, and provide constructive feedback to team members for continuous improvement.
• Create a collaborative environment that encourages learning, innovation, and optimization within the team, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.

Requirements:

• Strong technical leadership experience, with the ability to guide engineering teams and align them around strategic goals.
• Expertise in data modelling, design and manipulation, optimisation, best practices, tuning, and leading industry trends
• Expertise in Frontend frameworks such as Angular but similar frameworks is beneficial.
• Expertise in backend development including Java with Spring Boot.
• Experience in writing testable code using unit and integration tests, including familiarity with test frameworks such as Cypress, Serenity, Jest, and Karma
• Solid knowledge of architectural principles such as domain-driven design, event-driven systems, micro-frontends, and microservices
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs
• Experience in one or more cloud services such as AWS EC2, S3, SQS, Lambda, RDS, and Grafana
• Knowledge of web security practices, including XSS, CSRF, and secure coding standards
• Advanced communication and customer service skills, with strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities applicable to a wide audience