Senior Software Engineering

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom or will consider applicants looking for home-based work within the United Kingdom

About the Project:

LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ UK Linking team is responsible for linking billions of public and proprietary records to create a unique entity identifier for consumers, organisations, and providers.  

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced, smart, driven individual who will help us build and deliver enterprise-wide big data linking solutions by resolving complex analytical problems using quantitative approaches with a unique blend of analytical, mathematical, and software development skills. This includes analyzing and linking large data problems using various statistical techniques, developing data models, implementing solutions, and providing support. 

Key Responsibilities managed by the Senior Software Engineer:

• Perform data analysis, data model design, data linking, implementation, testing, debugging, documenting, and maintenance of the linking solutions
• Communicate and collaborate with linking team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs
• Implement and improve development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews
• Review, organize, and analyze complex datasets containing billions of records to support the needs of teams around the business.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments
• Work with and support other teams within the business to ensure the integrated system meets quality standards
• We will help you learn how to use our big data platform - HPCC - through a combination of training courses, self-learning and peer support

Required Criteria for a Senior Software Engineer:

• 3+ years of experience in software development with exposure to the software development life cycle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good understanding of different data structures, algorithms, and their usage in solving business problems
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assemble, analyze, and evaluate big data and be able to make appropriate and well-reasoned recommendations to stakeholders
• Experience working with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C#, C++, SQL, etc.

Desirable Criteria

• Expertise in record linkage using probabilistic and approximate matching
• Experience working with “big data” analytics and ETL systems
• Familiarity with entity data associated with companies and businesses.
• Understanding of population demographics
• Proficient in the use of version control and continuous integration and deployment

The Company

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a leader in providing essential information to help customers across industry and government assess, predict, and manage risk.  Combining cutting-edge technology, unique data, and advanced scoring analytics, we provide products and services that address evolving client needs in the risk sector while upholding the highest standards of security and privacy.  To learn more, visit www.lexisnexis.com/risk.

Why Work for LexisNexis Risk Solutions (RSG)

Explore our passion for discovery.

Global companies and governmental entities rely on us to solve their most complex data challenges. Our employees collaborate to reduce risks and create opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. We are adaptable, curious, and ambitious. That is why here, you will have the freedom to drive change, the trust to find your own path, and the space to explore more.