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Senior Software Engineer II

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
Designs and develops complex software across multiple systems, provides technical input to cross-functional products, resolves complex defects, and translates customer needs into solutions. The role leads technical discussions, mentors developers, coordinates internal and external technology resources, contributes to architecture and specifications, and supports AWS cloud, Java, payment-service, security, testing, and database development.
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Job Description

Would you like to be part of a team that delivers high-quality software to our customers? 

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

About our Team: 

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. 

About the Role:

This position performs complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line, and provides direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products. This position performs software design — typically across multiple systems; mentors more-junior members of the team; and talks to users/customers and translates their requests into solutions.

Responsibilities: 
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology re sources.
• Provide design input across a product.
• Work directly with customers and end users.
• Serve as acknowledged “go to” person on coding and technical issues.
• 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.
• Mentor lead software developers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• 9+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• Understanding of Java Software Engineering & Development.
• Expertise in Java Open-source Technologies - Apache camel, Spring boot.
• Expertise in AWS Cloud Technologies - ECS, S3, SQS, Step Functions, Lambda serverless implementations.
• Expertise in AWS DevOps activities, AWS Cloud Formation Templates and Create & Upgrade of AWS Databases.

• Knowledge on UI front end developments using React technology

• Expert knowledge of resolving security vulnerabilities on Open-source Java technologies.
• Expertise in industry technology language development trends.
• Expertise in test-driven development and maintenance including techniques for applying best practices for overall project benefit.
• Knowledge on Payment processors to facilitate payment transactions.
• Experience in the development and integration of payment webservices.
• Proven expert in partnering and leading internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Software development process expert in applicable methodologies (e.g., Agile).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in external resource development.
• Solid knowledge of architectural principles.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.
• Advanced problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.
• Advance communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc., including diction/terminology and presenting information in a concise and effective manner to clients, management, and various departments using assorted communication mediums.

Working for you:

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.

  • Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.

  • Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

  • Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.

  • Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.

  • Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.

  • Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.

  • Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

  • Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.

  • New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.

  • Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.

  • Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

  • Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

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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