Principal Software Engineer — Architecture Lead & Mentorship

RELX; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical/Dental Plan

Savings Fund

Life Insurance

Meal/Grocery Voucher

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead complex development initiatives in a legal tech environment in Mexico City. You will drive design, architecture, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners to deliver scalable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, guide data modeling, and shape technical strategy while partnering with customers to understand needs and translate them into robust implementations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Based in Mexico City or willing to commute 2 days per week to our Reforma office.
• Strong experience with .NET (C#) and JavaScript (Angular).
• Expertise in data modeling, optimization, and test-driven development.
• Familiarity with architectural principles and scalable system design.
• Experience working with diverse teams and external technology providers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead and point of contact for external technology partners.
• Contribute to product design and architecture.
• Collaborate with customers and end users to understand needs.
• Provide expert guidance on coding and technical issues.
• Write and review technical specifications and complex code.
• Resolve advanced bugs and performance issues.
• Design and manage complex data models.
• Mentor and support the growth of other developers.
• Participate in cross-functional planning and project execution.

Skills

.NET (C#)

Angular

Data modeling

Test-driven development

Architectural design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent

Job description

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead complex development initiatives in a legal tech environment in Mexico City. You will drive design, architecture, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners to deliver scalable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, guide data modeling, and shape technical strategy while partnering with customers to understand needs and translate them into robust implementations.