Senior Java Engineer (Big Data)
Are you a software engineer passionate about building scalable data systems and real-time platforms?
Do you want toleverageyour backend engineeringexpertisein an exciting, high-impact data and analytics environment?
About the Business
LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries.We’reone of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.
About our Team
ThreatMetrix, a part of RELX, is a global leader in digital identity intelligence and fraud prevention. Our engineering teams build high-performance systems that process billions of transactions, helping organizations make trusted decisions in real time.
About the Role
As a Senior Java Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing scalable backend systems and real-time data platforms You willleverageyourexpertisein Java, distributed systems, and big data technologiesto build andoptimizeservices that process large-scale data streams and power critical fraud detection solutions.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this is a full-time role within a high-performing engineering team. This role will be based in Australia (Sydney preferred), with flexibility to work from home.
About the Data Platform & Streaming Team
Our Data Platform & Streaming team focuses on building andmaintaininghigh-throughput, low-latency systemsthat handle massive volumes of data. Engineers in this team collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, and product managers to deliver real-time analytics and decisioning systems
You will work oncutting-edgetechnologies including Apache Kafka and large-scale data platforms such as Snowflake and ApacheHadoopto power next-generation fraud detection capabilities.
Responsibilities
• Design and develop high-performance Java-based backend services and microservices
• Build andoptimizereal-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka
• Develop scalable data ingestion and processing systems for large datasets
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and product teams to deliver data-driven solutions
• Troubleshoot,optimize, and improve system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Contribute to system architecture, design decisions, and engineering best practices
• Review code and mentor junior engineers
• Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and testable code
Requirements
• Strongproficiencyin Java(Spring Boot or similar frameworks)
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, performance tuning)
• Experience working with big data technologies, such as Apache Hadoop, or Snowflake
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.
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:
• Discounted Health plan rate and Optical Assistance
• Life assurance and income protection
•Optionto buyadditionalAnnual Leave days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Benefits for you and your family
• Access to learning and development resources
To learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX, join us here:
https://risk.lexisnexis.com/about-us/careers
https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us
We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible – apply now to be considered.
Thank you for your interest.
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America.
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