Software Engineering Lead - Java (Angular, Spring Boot, Vue JS)

Talent Octopusventures; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions in London is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to guide large, multifunctional development efforts, shaping architecture and writing complex code.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with Product Owners, and work across cloud services (Azure/AWS) implementing RESTful microservices and full-stack solutions. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a passion for delivering reliable, scalable software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on Java (Spring Boot) and JavaScript (Angular/Vue).
• Deep knowledge of architectural principles.
• Experience with REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience with cloud services (Azure and AWS) and data stores.

Responsibilities

• Design and finalize software architectures for scalable applications.
• Mentor developers and drive technical excellence.
• Lead cross-functional development activities with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to define technical solutions.
• Occasionally engage with customers for workshops or brainstorming sessions.

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 the link below, risk.lexisnexis.com

About our Team

We provide our customers with powerful digital solutions, helping them to research the biggest problems facing the world today. Our Software Engineering Team delivers innovative and customer-focused products that deliver value and make a difference.

About the Role

As a Software Engineering Lead you will provide assistance and input to management, lead large multifunctional development activities, solve complex technical problems, write complex code for computer systems, and serve as a senior source of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with other technical personnel or team members to finalize detailed software design for our highly resilient and scalable applications
• Mentoring software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• Serving as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources.
• Serving as acknowledged “go to” person on coding and technical issues.
• Occasionally in contact with customers (Tier1 financial institutions) to contribute to technical workshops or brainstorming sessions

Requirements

• 10+ years of Software Development experience
• Strong hands-on experience in Java (Spring Boot) and JavaScript (Angular) and JavaScript (Vue JS)
• Deep knowledge of architectural principles
• Solid understanding of frontend-backend integration, REST APIs, and microservices is a must.
• Experience on data storage systems (Oracle/SQL Server, Cloud data lakes/BigData/LakeHouse) is a must.
• Experience with AI technologies is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of Dockers, Kubernetes, Services in Azure, AWS or another cloud provider.
• Experience in leading teams and driving technical excellence.
• Possess expertise in partnering and leading internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering full-stack applications.
• Demonstrate problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues.
• Ability to collaborate closely with Product Owners to define technical solutions and actively contribute to the estimation process
• Possess strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to supporting candidates from all backgrounds and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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