LexisNexis

Director Software Engineering

LexisNexis  •  $136k - $253k/yr  •  Raleigh, NC (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Are you motivated by leading complex engineering work while developing and empowering high‑performing teams?
Do you enjoy combining hands‑on technical leadership with customer collaboration to deliver meaningful outcomes?

About our Team
You will work within the LNLP Standard technology organization, collaborating with global engineering colleagues to build and enhance reliable, scalable solutions. The team values technical excellence, clear communication, and continuous improvement.

About the Role
This role provides senior leadership across software engineering delivery, people management, and technical direction. You will guide large, distributed teams, contribute deep technical expertise, and work closely with customers and stakeholders to shape and evolve products. The position balances strategic accountability with hands‑on problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large offshore teams to deliver solutions that address complex business needs
  • Hold overall management accountability, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and staff development
  • Ensure teams are skilled in the critical aspects of their roles through clear feedback, knowledge sharing, and training opportunities
  • Act as a senior technical authority by writing advanced, complex code, performing code reviews, and leading development approaches
  • Work directly with customers and end users, providing input into solution and product design
  • Encourage new ideas and innovation, empowering team members to take ownership and accountability
  • Use effective project planning and management practices to balance multiple priorities and deliver outcomes

Requirements

  • Substantial software engineering experience, with the ability to design, build, and review complex systems
  • Strong experience with project planning and management tools and methodologies
  • Proven experience in staff resourcing and people management, including offshore and partner‑based models
  • Expertise across development languages and technologies such as Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, .NET, Windows, and UNIX
  • Advanced experience with code reviews, development standards, and modern engineering practices
  • High proficiency in database technologies, including design, optimization, manipulation, and best practices
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Clear and effective communication skills, able to convey technical information to diverse audiences

Work in a Way That Works for You
We support flexible approaches to how work is done, enabling teams to deliver strong results while maintaining balance.

Working Pattern
This role supports flexible working patterns aligned with team and business needs.

About the Business
LNLP Standard delivers trusted legal and professional information solutions that help customers make informed decisions, manage risk, and improve productivity through technology and expertise.


U.S.
National Base Pay Range: $136,100 - $252,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.
This
job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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About LexisNexis

LexisNexis is a leading innovator of private, secure, and authoritative Legal AI solutions that help legal and business professionals draft full documents with ease, make informed decisions faster, and deliver outstanding work and improved outcomes, all powered by trusted content. LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, and is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York City, NY
Year Founded
1970
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