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Automation Software Engineer

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, operating in the risk, scientific, technical, medical, legal, and exhibitions sectors.

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Employee count: 5000+

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About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better 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® and Nexis® services.

About the Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX (www.relx.com), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles (https://stories.relx.com/responsible-ai-principles/index.html).

About the Role

We are seeking an Automation Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that enhance productivity and reduce manual work. You’ll collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and ensure our systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automation solutions using Python and Playwright (or similar technologies).
  • Develop and maintain efficient, well-documented automation workflows.
  • Troubleshoot, test, and enhance automation systems to ensure consistent performance and minimal disruption.
  • Collaborate with teams across departments to identify automation needs and propose improvements.
  • Support change management and communicate project risks or issues effectively.
  • Participate in Agile practices such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 2–3 years of experience in software development or automation engineering.
  • Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with browser automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium).
  • Experience with workflow scripting, web services, integrations, and database configuration.
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies and collaborative software delivery.
  • Ability to work effectively across time zones in a distributed global team.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Curious and proactive mindset with an interest in emerging technologies.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

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About RELX

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We are a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients, and lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice. We also assist businesses and governments in preventing fraud, and help consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance. We serve customers in more than 180 countries and have offices in about 40 countries, with a dedicated team of over 36,000 people, nearly half of whom are in North America. Our history dates back to 1993, with the merger of Reed International and Elsevier, and in 2015, we rebranded as RELX. This evolution reflects our transformation from a traditional publisher to a data and analytics powerhouse, driven by technology.

At our core, we are a technology-driven company. We employ around 11,000 technologists, with more than half being software engineers, and we invest significantly in technology annually. We believe in the power of combining our unique and extensive content and data sets with powerful technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. This allows us to build sophisticated information-based analytics and decision tools that deliver enhanced value to our customers across our four main market segments: Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical (STM), Legal, and Exhibitions. We are committed to innovation, constantly challenging the status quo to meet our customers' needs. Our values guide us in everything we do; we have a passion for winning, a sharp focus on our customers, and we place the highest priority on recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding people. We foster a collaborative and boundaryless environment where our people can grow their careers and make a meaningful impact.

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