Software Engineering Lead — AI/ML, Cloud & Java

LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. Company; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is recruiting a Software Engineering Lead to guide a team of engineers, set technical direction, and deliver scalable solutions for risk and compliance. You will mentor staff, write and review designs, and drive best practices across Agile and blended development environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, complex data modeling, and strong communication with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality software within multi-cloud contexts.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in external resource development.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Test‑driven development and strong research skills.
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.
• Ability to design and work with complex data models.
• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.
• Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: Java, Python, XML, Linux/UNIX, SQL, any other scripting language

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific areas of responsibility.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• 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 and 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 and design and work with complex data models.
• Design and work with complex data models and carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

XML

Linux/UNIX

Agile

Waterfall

AWS

Azure

API design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

Git

CI/CD

Job description

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is recruiting a Software Engineering Lead to guide a team of engineers, set technical direction, and deliver scalable solutions for risk and compliance. You will mentor staff, write and review designs, and drive best practices across Agile and blended development environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, complex data modeling, and strong communication with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality software within multi-cloud contexts.