Job Description

About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
About the Role
We are looking for a Consulting/Principal Software Engineer to lead complex development projects, provide technical expertise, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role involves designing and implementing software systems, solving challenging technical problems, and mentoring others.
Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to software design and development across multiple products.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet business needs.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality code and system specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Recommend and implement improvements for scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Support production systems and perform root cause analysis for outages.
• Mentor and guide team members on best practices and development methodologies.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, SQL, and web application frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and operating systems (Linux - Red Hat/Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows).
• Ability to design and optimize complex data models, including data manipulation and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with AI-driven development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and modern development environments (Visual Studio).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends in software development.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering.

Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:- Medical Aid- Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy- Study Leave
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services
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