Senior Software Engineer

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Flyreel Engineering team seeks a seasoned software engineering leader to guide large, multifunctional development efforts. You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and deliver data-driven insurance risk solutions.

You’ll partner across teams, drive architectural decisions, and ensure robust, scalable systems. You will work with customers and end users, write complex code for systems, and influence management with sizing and budget recommendations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall development processes.
• Data modeling and complex data models expertise.
• Experience leading external and internal tech resources.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external resources.
• Collaborate with customers and end users to shape solutions.
• Mentor and lead software developers on development methodologies.
• Define and size development activities; provide budget input if needed.
• Review detailed specifications for system components of moderate complexity.
• Tackle complex bug fixes and optimize data models.

Skills

Software engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Agile

Data modeling

TDD

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering/CS

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Are you an experienced software engineering leader who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and mentoring others to achieve their best work?

Do you enjoy shaping technical direction, partnering across teams, and delivering data-driven solutions that create meaningful business impact?

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our insurance risk solutions help drive better data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle, all while reducing risk. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk athttps://risk.lexisnexis.com/insurance

About our Team

The Flyreel Engineering team at LexisNexis Risk Solutions builds innovative property intelligence and risk assessment solutions for the insurance industry. We develop cloud-native applications, automation frameworks, and data-driven platforms that help insurers make faster, more informed decisions. Our collaborative team values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning while delivering products that have a measurable impact on customers and the business.

About the Role

This position provides assistance and input to management, develops and leads large multifunctional development activities, solves complex technical problems, writes complex code for computer systems, and serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may also provide sizing or budget recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources.
• Work directly with customers and end users.
• Serve as acknowledged “go to” person on coding and technical issues.
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Complete complex bug fixes and design and work with complex data models.
• Mentor lead software developers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred
• Software development process expert in applicable methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Expertise in data modeling, design and manipulation, optimization, best practices, tuning, and leading industry trend knowledge.
• Expertise in normalized/dimensional data modeling principles and their application to complex business needs.
• Expertise in industry technology language development trends.
• Expertise in test-driven development and maintenance including techniques for applying best practices for overall project benefit.
• Expert knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.
• Proven expertise in the use and development of applicable desktop tool sets.
• Proven expert in partnering and leading internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in external resource development.
• Solid knowledge of architectural principles.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
  Ability to design and work with complex data models.
• Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.
• Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.
• Advanced problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.
• Advance communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc., including diction/terminology and presenting information in a concise and effective manner to clients, management, and various departments using assorted communication mediums.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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.

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.