Engineering Lead: Drive Tech Direction & Mentorship

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a technology leader to guide a US-based RiskNarrative squad, shaping the design and delivery of large-scale software solutions.

You will mentor engineers, own technical direction, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable systems while driving best practices and performance improvements.

This role reports to leadership, includes responsibilities like architecture reviews and fostering innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Ability to design and work with complex data models.
• Knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems and in using and developing applicable tool sets.
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Knowledge in industry best practices in external resource development.
• Test-driven development along with strong research skills.
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.

Responsibilities

• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Serve as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific areas of responsibility.
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.
• Mentor and/or train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure all staff are provided with training and resources needed to perform their jobs to the most outstanding degree possible. Ensure all staff is provided with frequent feedback and coaching in order to meet and exceed individual and team performance goals consistently.
• Manage and encourage new ideas from staff to foster improvements through innovations.
• Empower the staff to be accountable and responsible for their own actions and decisions

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Software architecture

Communication

Problem solving

Agile methodologies

Education

BS Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a technology leader to guide a US-based RiskNarrative squad, shaping the design and delivery of large-scale software solutions.

You will mentor engineers, own technical direction, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable systems while driving best practices and performance improvements.

This role reports to leadership, includes responsibilities like architecture reviews and fostering innovation within the team.