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About Us
LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled subject matter expert to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality software of our Life Science products as the Consultant Principal Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert for two (2) scrum teams who will focus on building new feature functionality, modernizing technology stack, ensuring production support and bug fixes are taken care of and minimized. In addition to writing code on complex systems, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules and methodologies. This role acts as the Consultant to help broaden technologies and sets the architectural standard for the workgroup. The position executes corporate tactical technology strategy on large multifunctional development activities, solves complex technical problems, writes complex code for computer systems, and serves as a senior source of expertise. This position is expected to be seen as a “go to” person across the division for a set of technologies.
About the Team:
We are excited to invite you to join our dynamic and high-performing team! Our team is dedicated to supporting our scrum teams both in the US and South Africa. We are committed to excellence and collaboration as we work on various projects within LexisNexis Reed Tech Life Sciences. Our focus includes our cutting-edge medical device and drug product platforms, along with their ancillary products. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring that all teams are well-informed about the ongoing work. Your contributions will be critical to the overall success of our Life Science scrum teams. We believe that clear communication and teamwork are essential for achieving our goals, and we look forward to having you on board to help us reach new heights!

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation and achieve Public Trust security clearance.
• Home based Hybrid role within driving distance to our Horsham, PA Office

Requirements:

• Software Engineering experience
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques, and data modeling principles
• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.
• Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: C/C++, SQL, .Net.
• Some knowledge in Angular JS.
• Experience with Azure Devops, Visual Studio professional, Git, SQL Server management studio.
• Azure cloud experience is a plus.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.
• Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
• Strong skills in setting, communicating, implementing, and achieving business objectives and goals through the direct management of others.
• Strong 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.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform reviews to ensure enterprise and architectural standards and processes are followed.
• Write advanced complex code for computer systems and serve as a senior source of expertise.
• Manage system and user acceptance testing cycles to ensure accurate and quality business solutions.
• Lead the development of technical standards and perform reviews to ensure enterprise and architectural standards and processes are followed.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources.
• Act as a technology mentor to other engineers.
• Recommend technical strategy and direction across functional area.
• Participate in development and evolution of architecture.
• Consult with stakeholders to find alternative work-arounds during system outages.
• 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.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Mentor lead software developers on consultancy path on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• Seek diverse ideas and perspectives from a variety of sources to create better solutions, products, and services.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work in a Way that Works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

Working for you

• Comprehensive Health Insurance for you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options at competitive rates.
• Group Life Insurance for financial security.
• Group Accident Insurance for extra protection.
• Flexible Working Arrangement for a harmonious work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and work-related support.
• Medical Screening for your well-being.
• Modern Family Benefits include maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long-Service Awards recognize dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift celebrating parenthood.
• Various Paid Time Off options including Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

About the Business
Nexis Solutions, a division of LexisNexis, we are the leading global provider of news and business information, constantly innovating to help our customers succeed by combining information and analytics to increase productivity, improved decision making and outcomes.
LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form:
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• Perform reviews to ensure enterprise and architectural standards and processes are followed.
• Write advanced complex code for computer systems and serve as a senior source of expertise.
• Manage system and user acceptance testing cycles to ensure accurate and quality business solutions.
• Lead the development of technical standards and perform reviews to ensure enterprise and architectural standards and processes are followed.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources.
• Act as a technology mentor to other engineers.
• Recommend technical strategy and direction across functional area.
• Participate in development and evolution of architecture.
• Consult with stakeholders to find alternative work-arounds during system outages.
• 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.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Mentor lead software developers on consultancy path on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• Seek diverse ideas and perspectives from a variety of sources to create better solutions, products, and services.
• All other duties as assigned