Software Engineering Lead

Would you enjoy designing innovative software solutions?

Do you enjoy working on complex problems?

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineering Lead to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality software of our Life Science products. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert for 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 position has direct reports.

About the Team:

Join us in building a high performing team. Your teams will support LexisNexis Reed Tech Life Sciences and our medical device and drug product platforms and their ancillary products. There is also a scrum team in the United States and in South Africa you will work closely with. Ensuring all teams are aware of what work is going on will be critical to the overall success of the Life Science scrum teams.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific area of responsibility.
• 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.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.
• Mentor and/or train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure all staff is provided with training and resources needed to perform their jobs to the most outstanding degree possible. Ensure all staff is provided with frequent feedback and coaching in order to meet and exceed individual and team performance goals consistently.
• Manage and encourage new ideas from staff to foster improvements through innovations.
• Empower the staff to be accountable and responsible for their own actions and decisions.
• All other duties as assigned.  

 Requirements:

Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in external resource development.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Test-driven development.
• 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 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 stuido.
• Azure cloud experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in development.
• 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 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.
• 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.

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.  

Join us in building a high performing development team in India. 

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