Software Engineering Lead - Mentor, Build Fraud Tech

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

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Software Engineering Lead in the United States to guide a team delivering high‑quality web and API-based fraud prevention solutions. You will blend hands‑on technical leadership with people management to drive engineering excellence across complex applications and systems.

You will mentor engineers, shape development practices, and partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver business‑critical software in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• 2+ years of software engineering lead experience.
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and DORA.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources.
• Test-driven development and strong research skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific area of responsibility.
• 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.
• 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, CI/CD) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.
• Mentor and/or train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management.

Skills

C#/.NET

JavaScript

HTML

XML

SQL

Linux

Education

BS Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Software Engineering Lead in the United States to guide a team delivering high‑quality web and API-based fraud prevention solutions. You will blend hands‑on technical leadership with people management to drive engineering excellence across complex applications and systems.

You will mentor engineers, shape development practices, and partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver business‑critical software in a fast-paced environment.