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  • Posted: May 22, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and 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® ...
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    Consulting/Principal Software Engineer

    About the Role 

    • As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a key part in designing, building, and evolving complex systems that support critical business needs. You will provide technical leadership, contribute to architectural and design decisions, and act as a trusted expert for both internal stakeholders and external partners. The role combines hands-on development with mentoring, problem‑solving, and strategic input. 

    Responsibilities 

    • Act as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources 
    • Provide design input across products and complex system components 
    • Work directly with customers and end users to understand and translate needs 
    • Serve as a recognised expert on coding and technical issues 
    • Collaborate with technical team members to finalise and refine requirements 
    • Write and review detailed specifications for system components of moderate complexity 
    • Resolve complex defects and technical issues 
    • Mentor and guide software developers on development methodologies and optimisation techniques 

    Requirements 

    • Extensive experience in software engineering and delivering complex systems 
    • Strong expertise in software development methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall 
    • Advanced capability in data modelling, data manipulation, optimisation, and working with complex data models 
    • Proficiency across multiple development languages and technologies including Java and Springboot
    • Experience with test‑driven development and applying best practices to improve quality and outcomes 
    • Solid understanding of architectural principles and multiple data storage technologies 
    • Proven ability to lead, partner with, and influence internal and external technology resources 
    • Strong communication, problem‑solving, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills 

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