Director Software Engineering

RELX International; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 136,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

RELX International, via LexisNexis Legal & Professional, seeks a Director of Engineering to guide CounselLink, leading multiple teams to deliver scalable, secure products and modernize platforms.

You will partner with Product, Architecture, Security, and Operations to execute roadmaps, advance AWS-based services, Java enterprise applications, Solr search, and ML-enabled workflows, while fostering an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams delivering software on cloud platforms (AWS) and enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE and modern Java-based architectures.
• Familiarity with large-scale search technologies (e.g., Apache Solr) and ML-enabled workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering teams across CounselLink, coaching managers and engineers.
• Define technical strategy, drive architecture standards, and ensure secure, scalable delivery.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Security, Ops, and Business stakeholders to meet roadmaps.

Job description

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

The Director of Engineering provides technology and development leadership for CounselLink, guiding multiple engineering teams responsible for product delivery, platform modernization, architecture, operational quality, and engineering execution. This role partners closely with product, architecture, security, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions while fostering an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple internal and external engineering teams supporting CounselLink. Manage, coach, hire, develop, and retain engineering managers, technical leads, and software engineers. Recommend and guide technical strategy across CounselLink product capabilities. Partner with Product Management, Architecture, UX, QA, Security, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver product roadmap commitments. Ensure enterprise architecture standards, security standards, software development processes, and engineering best practices are followed. Guide modernization efforts across AWS, Java services, Solr search, LLM-enabled workflows, MCP integrations, and MCP Apps. Use engineering, operational, and delivery metrics to identify risks, improve execution, and support business decisions. Lead planning across project scope, budget, resources, timelines, risks, and dependencies.

Requirements

Experience leading engineering teams building and operating software on AWS. Strong background with Java/J2EE or modern Java-based enterprise application development. Experience with Apache Solr or similar enterprise search technologies. Practical understanding of LLM-based application development, including retrieval, evaluation, guardrails, observability, and production readiness. Familiarity with Model Context Protocol, MCP servers, MCP clients, and MCP Apps. Strong knowledge of large, complex systems and architectural principles. Experience with Agile software development methodologies and modern engineering practices. Strong budgeting, planning, communication, change management, and stakeholder management skills.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Benefits

We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

Accessibility

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 by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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Purpose and Commitment

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

Salary

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $136,100 - $252,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.