Software Engineering Lead

Elsevier; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Leeds is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to guide a team in delivering quality products. This role involves mentoring engineers, overseeing user story development, and collaborating with external partners. Ideal candidates will have expertise in data modelling, cloud services, and be adept at writing testable code. The firm values innovation and supports a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Expertise in data modelling, design and manipulation.
• Experience with unit and integration tests.
• Solid knowledge of microservices and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Oversee the development of user stories and functionality.
• Act as the primary technical contact for external partners.

Skills

Data modelling expertise

Writing testable code

Knowledge of web security practices

Advanced communication skills

Tools

Cypress

AWS EC2

Jest

Karma

Job description

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at risk.lexisnexis.com.

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 frontend development processes and can develop high-performing SaaS products.

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

• Expertise in data modelling, design and manipulation, optimisation, best practices, tuning, and leading industry trends
• 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 cloud services including 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

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work at risk.lexisnexis.com.

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