Manager of Software Engineering – Search and Data Platforms

About Us:

LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.

Nexis Solutions, a division of LexisNexis, is seeking a Data Scientist who will focus on search and be dedicated to the creation of next-generation search relevance techniques and strategies for LexisNexis, dramatically improving how our users search and find the answers to their research questions. This role should be able demonstrate versatility, collaborate across teams, and be enthusiastic in tackling new problems as we continue to push technology forward.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Software Engineering – Search and Data Platforms is responsible for leading and managing a team of software engineers focused on developing, optimizing, and maintaining search and data platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategic direction and technical vision for search solutions within the organization, ensuring high quality, performance, and scalability

• Liaise with Product Manager to determine and address client needs

• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Provide the team with day-to-day management and direction to accomplish on-time, efficient delivery of product development goals

• Contribute direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products

Qualifications & Attributes:

• 12+ years of Software Development experience

• 5+ years of Software Development management experience

• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred

• Expertise in ElasticSearch, SOLR, or similar search engines

• Understanding of search engine technologies, indexing, and relevance tuning

• Experience with distributed systems, cloud platforms, and data structures

• Experience with Databricks or other Data warehousing software a plus

• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD tools

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Sense of urgency

• Ability to tackle complex solutions, escalations

• Prior support of external facing products

• Expertise in code reviews and development approaches

• Knowledge of large complex systems

• Utilize best practices and understand emerging trends

• Ability to leverage technical metrics to drive effective business decisions

• Expertise in partnering with and leading internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs

• 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 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

• Seek diverse ideas and perspectives from a variety of sources to create better solutions, products, and services

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 with Us:

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Working for you:

We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

- Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits
- Disability insurance
- Dependent care and commuter spending accounts
- Life and accident insurance<