Software Engineering Lead

Software Engineering Lead
 

Do you enjoy leading a team that develops high-quality code?
 

Are you A highly visible champion with a ‘can do’ attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others?
 

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 at the link below. https://risk.lexisnexis.com/insurance

About our Team:
 

As a Software Engineering Lead, you will be leading and liaising with dynamic, passionate cross functional teams, where collaboration as a team is key.
 

About the Role:
 

As the Software Engineering Lead, you will oversee and guide a team of software developers, manage sprints, and engage in high-level planning and design. Additionally, you will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success.

At RELX, we are committed to advancing gender diversity within the technology sector and supporting greater representation of women in tech. To further this commitment, RELX has implemented the following initiatives:

Women in Technology (WiT) Mentoring Program: This program is tailored to enhance career development for female talent in tech roles across all our businesses.

Women’s Network Forum: We offer dedicated forums that foster community, mentorship, and professional growth for women.

Inspiring Future Talent: We actively engage with schools, hosting events to inspire young females to consider and pursue careers in technology.

Responsibilities:
 

• Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Working closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Mentoring and/or train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management.
• Managing and encourage new ideas from staff to foster improvements through innovations
• Serving as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific area of responsibility

Requirements:
 

• Have experience of proficient coding skills in Java, Spring Boot, J2EE.
• Be able to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Have experience of managing Software Engineering teams, 121, upskilling and managing conflict.
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Be able to collaborate, support and drive team members to deliver on results, providing technical and professional guidance.
• Be able to design and work with complex data models.
• Have experience of High-Level Planning and running sprints.