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RELX

Software Engineering Lead

RELX

. Serve as subject matter expert for a team of software engineers .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $121,200 - $201,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Software Engineering with a focus on Agile and Waterfall methodologies, strong proficiency in Java, Python, and SQL, and the ability to design complex data models. Capable of mentoring teams, managing projects, and implementing best practices in software development.

Highest-signal resume keywords
7+ Years Of Software Engineering ExperienceExpertise In Java, Python, XML, Linux/UNIX, SQLStrong Experience With Managed Services And Staff AugmentationAdvanced Knowledge Of Agile And Waterfall MethodologiesVery Strong Cloud Toolchain Experience, Ideally AWS And Azure

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Hard Skills
Software Development MethodologiesData Manipulation LanguageNormalized/Dimensional Data ModelingTest-Driven DevelopmentAPI-First DevelopmentComplex Data ModelsCoding Best PracticesComplex Bug FixesTechnical Specifications WritingProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Verbal And Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipCoaching And Mentoring
Tools & Technologies
AWSAzureAI/ML/DL-Based SystemsScripting LanguagesDevelopment Tool Sets
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor Of Science In Engineering/Computer Science
Industry Keywords
Managed ServicesStaff AugmentationAgileWaterfallEnterprise Java

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudJavaLinuxPythonSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as subject matter expert for a team of software engineers
  • Write code on complex systems and applications
  • Provide direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies
  • Serve as the initial escalation point for software development issues
  • Write and review detailed specifications for system components
  • Complete complex bug fixes
  • Translate product requirements into software designs
  • Implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across Agile, Waterfall, and other development environments
  • Resolve complex technical issues
  • Mentor and train entry-level software engineers
  • Monitor new technology developments
  • Design and work with complex data models
  • Interview, hire, train, assign, direct, and appraise employees
  • Reward and discipline employees and resolve complaints
  • Provide staff with training, resources, feedback, and coaching
  • Encourage innovation and empower staff accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • Bachelors of science in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
  • Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall
  • Strong experience with Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation resource models
  • Strong knowledge of industry best practices in external resource development
  • Ability to partner with and lead internal and external technology resources
  • Test-driven development and strong research skills
  • Strong proficiency with data manipulation language, including optimization techniques
  • Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles
  • Ability to design and work with complex data models
  • Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems
  • Expertise in Java, Python, XML, Linux/UNIX, SQL, and scripting languages
  • Strong knowledge of development best practices
  • Knowledge of applicable tool sets
  • Ability to write and review detailed technical specifications
  • Strong business objective-setting, direct management, organization, project planning, time management, change management, and delegation skills
  • Strong problem-solving experience leading teams through complex technical issues
  • Strong verbal and written communication, customer service, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Experience with AI/ML/DL-based systems and Generative AI
  • Willingness to learn proprietary abstractions over AI tools
  • Very strong cloud toolchain experience, ideally AWS and Azure
  • Extremely strong enterprise Java experience, ideally with polyglot development including Python
  • API-first development experience
  • Exposure to agentic patterns is a plus
  • Ability to build high-performing Agile teams
  • Strong hands-on engineering skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual incentive bonus
  • Country-specific benefits
  • Disability accommodation and adjustment support