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 provides assistance and input to management, develops and leads large multi-functional development activities, solves complex technical problems, writes complex code for computer systems, and serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may also provide sizing or budget recommendations to management.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources.
• Work directly with customers and end users.
• Serve as acknowledged “go to” person on coding, technical, and data management issues.
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to document, interpret, and finalize requirements.
• Produce code that is efficient, repeatable, without defects, and adherent to best practices such as naming conventions, encapsulation, etc.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Complete complex bug fixes and technical issues. Report issues and results, researching and identifying root causes as appropriate, documenting accordingly.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Mentor lead data engineers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• Work with QA/Testing staff, project managers, technical leads, and subject matter experts to plan and execute automated and performance tests.
• Research available tools and lead initiatives to identify and implement those that will cost-effectively enhance data capabilities and product quality.
• Work with architects, developers, and network and system engineers to research and identify root causes of performance issues.
• Work across teams to support data engineering throughout the business as appropriate.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices.
• Identify areas for improvement and, with leadership, peers, or others, implement initiatives improving overall capability and efficiency.
• Serve as subject matter expert in the configuration, maintenance, and/or administration of data tools or environments.
• Develop and execute automated and performance scripts for assigned projects to successfully and consistently enable delivery of high-quality products and services on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Plan testing for delivery of products and enhancements and to assure products meet product requirements and quality standards, partnering with Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Maintain flexibility to react quickly to changes in priorities or circumstances to meet the needs of the business.
• Conduct code and project reviews, ensuring review criteria are defined, and implement procedures for ensuring quality control of project deliverables.
• Cooperate in the enhancement of the methodologies employed for data operation planning and execution, defect tracking, and metric and status reporting.
• Identify areas for improvement and, with leadership, peers, or others, implement initiatives improving overall capability and efficiency.
• All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 10+ years engineering experience, data strategy experience and data management required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering/Computer Science preferred but not required); or equivalent experience required
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Software development process expert in applicable methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Expertise in industry technology language development trends.
• Expertise in data engineering and maintenance including techniques for applying best practices for overall project benefit.
• Proven expertise in the use and development of applicable desktop tool sets.
• Proven expert in partnering and leading internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Excellent proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, .Net., HPCC.
• Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.
• Excellent knowledge of data engineering processes.
• Ability to lead the development and execution of performance and automation scripting for large scale projects.
• Proven ability to work within established budgets.
• Excellent research and problem solving skills (tools/root cause analysis).
• Administration of testing tools/environments.
• 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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