RELX

Senior Software Engineer II -Java

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerRELX
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted17 Sep 2026

Are you passionate about building modern, scalable software solutions that make a meaningful impact?

Do you enjoy collaborating across global teams, solving complex technical challenges, and using emerging technologies to drive innovation?

About the Business

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions provides 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. We use the power of data and advanced analytics to help our customers make better, timelier decisions. By bringing clarity to information, we ultimately help make communities safer, insurance rates more accurate, commerce more transparent, business decisions easier and processes more efficient. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at https://risk.lexisnexis.com/

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About our Team

We’re seeking a highly self-motivated Engineer who can effectively prioritize projects, provide technical leadership, and collaborate closely with the Technical Lead to drive successful outcomes. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing new features and enhancing existing functionality. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies such as Spring Boot, Java18, Angular 11+, ReactJS, TypeScript, Python, AWS services (S3, SNS), Redis, Docker, and more. We empower our engineers to contribute to design, implementation, and process improvements, as every team member is vital to delivering high-quality solutions.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions using modern Java technologies and cloud-native practices. You will work closely with Product, UX, QA, and engineering teams to build robust applications, enhance customer experiences, and contribute to architectural decisions. This role offers the opportunity to leverage modern development tools, including AI-assisted technologies, while mentoring other engineers and continuously improving engineering practices.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance Java-based applications aligned with business objectives.
Build and enhance application features to support evolving product and customer needs.
Collaborate with Product, UX, QA, and technical stakeholders to define requirements and deliver effective solutions.
Translate product requirements into scalable, maintainable designs and contribute to architectural decisions.
Design, develop, and maintain APIs and services to enable seamless system integration.
Ensure software quality through code reviews, adherence to best practices, and effective use of design patterns.
Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex production and customer issues.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Requirements

Strong foundation in object-oriented design, development, and standard design patterns.
Expert-level development experience using Java, Spring Boot and Web Services.
Strong understanding of REST APIs, Spring Boot, Micro Services and SOA web services.
Expertise with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, and/or ReactJS.

Ability to explain design decisions and trade-offs

Technical leadership and influence

Confidence driving technical discussions

Proficiency in SQL, including query writing, stored procedures, and basic data modeling.
Strong experience with modern testing frameworks, including unit and integration testing.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), and containerization technologies.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build effective cross-team relationships.

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Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RiskSolutions/page/21c296c982531000b79663f3194b0000

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