Software Engineer

USA018 Thomson Reuters Holdings Inc.; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mental health days off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Volunteer days off annually

Job summary

Thomson Reuters is seeking aSoftware Engineer to join a team building and maintaining systems for our Regulatory Intelligence platform. You will design, develop, and test components across server and client layers, using RESTful services, XML, JSON, and JavaScript in an Agile environment.

You will collaborate with business and technical teams, participate in story refinement, design, and code reviews, and contribute to production support in a hybrid work setting in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years Java programming experience or coursework.
• Experience with object-oriented design and development.
• Experience with web applications using RESTful services, JSON, XML, Ajax, Javascript, CSS.
• Working knowledge of XML parsing and processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver components for internal applications.
• Develop server based software with REST web services processing XML, returning XML and JSON.
• Develop client components using Javascript, JQuery and AJAX.
• Work in an Agile, collaborative environment participating in scrum ceremonies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose new ideas.
• Provide rapid response to production issues as part of operations support.

Skills

Java programming

Object-oriented design

RESTful services

XML processing

JavaScript

JSON

Ajax

CSS

Agile practices

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

JEE

Spring Framework

Dependency injection

SOAP/WSDL Web Services

XSLT

Unit testing frameworks

Eclipse IDE

Job description

Job Description

The Candidate will become a member of a team tasked with the development of systems and/or tools used to create, manage, and publish content for our Regulatory Intelligence platform. The Candidate must have an excellent understanding of software engineering quality practices, Agile practices and methodologies as well as structured development methods. The candidate must be able to work in a collaborative team environment within a project/program oriented organizational structure where Agile practices are employed to manage production and delivery. Candidate will be expected to participate in all areas of the software development life cycle including refinement of stories with the business, high level and detail story point estimation, high and low level design of the system, actual coding of the system including applicable automated unit tests, as well as system testing of individual components.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver components for internal applications.
• Develop server based software with ReST web services which process XML returning XML and JSON
• Develop client application components using Javascript, JQuery and AJAX
• Work in an Agile, collaborative environment actively participating in all scrum ceremonies
• Identify opportunities for improvement and offer new ideas to the team for improving our processes
• As a member of the operational support team provide rapid response and resolution to the business teams for production issues (May include off-hour support)
• Generate innovative approaches and solutions to technology challenges
• Promote development best practices and leverage TR and industry standard technology

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with computer systems analysis and programming
• 1 – 2 years Java programming experience or coursework
• Experience with object-oriented design and development
• Experience with design and development of web based applications using ReSTful services, JSON, XML, Ajax, Javascript, CSS
• Working knowledge of XML parsing and processing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and adapt well within a collaborative environment
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using JEE, Spring Framework, and Dependency injection
• Experience with SOAP and WSDL Web Services
• Experience with XSLT
• Experience with Unit testing frameworks and technologies
• Familiarity with the Eclipse IDE
• Experience using OO and JEE design patterns
• Able to work with a team to meet a common goal
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver to commitment

What’s in it For You?

Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $76,200 USD - $141,400 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. Thomson Reuters makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

Disability Accommodations

If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Disability accommodations in the recruiting process may include things like a sign language interpreter, making interview rooms accessible, providing assistive technology, or other relevant accommodations. Please note this email is not intended for general recruitment questions and we will promptly respond to inquiries regarding accommodations.

Further Information

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