Senior Software Engineer I

Are you passionate about solving complex infrastructure challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? 

Do you have hands-on experience with Node.js and AWS, and are you ready to contribute to the modernization of health data systems?

About the Business:

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. We use the power of data and advanced analytics to help our customers make better, timelier decisions. By bringing clarity to information, we ultimately help make communities safer, insurance rates more accurate, commerce more transparent, business decisions easier and processes more efficient. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below,;https://risk.lexisnexis.com

About our Team:

The team is responsible for handling the Health Intelligence Platform infrastructure, technology upgrades, system maintenance, and security enhancements. The team operates in a startup-like environment that emphasizes autonomy, initiative, and adaptability in a fast-paced, multi-role setting.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join a team in charge of the development of developer tools and robust infrastructure solutions. In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing the developer experience, driving technology modernization initiatives, and ensuring our infrastructure is optimized for efficiency and performance. Your expertise will be instrumental in propelling our teams forward by fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

This position is ideal for engineers who are passionate about enabling operational excellence through smart automation, data-driven insights, and scalable internal platforms. Your contributions will directly enhance service reliability, reduce downtime, and improve customer trust in our insurance services.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain backend tools and services that support operations workflows, including issue triage, order/policy remediation, and RCA automation.

• Build internal dashboards, monitoring frameworks, and alerting systems to provide visibility into operational health and KPIs.

• Take ownership of software applications, APIs, and services crucial for our data platform's seamless operation.

• Design microservices and serverless applications supporting the entire data lifecycle, from data ingestion to customer impact.

• Drive engineering best practices within the team and organization, fostering collaboration and adoption of clinical data products.

• Leverage AWS services (such as Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch, etc.) to build tools and automation that enhance system monitoring, visibility, and operational effectiveness.

• Participate in on-call rotations and incident reviews, helping to improve system reliability and operational response.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Support, Product, and Engineering to understand business pain points, provide feedback, and help drive improvements across the product and operational workflows.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code quality through code reviews and design discussions.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development using Node.js or similar technology.

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)

• Ability to initiate impact with minimal high-level direction.

• Proficiency in node.js, Python, or other modern programming languages with a focus on backend development

• Familiarity with software development best practices: testing, version control, CI/CD.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on production reliability and operational effectiveness.

• Experience working in enterprise software, especially within insurance, finance, or regulated industries.

• Exposure to monitoring/observability tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or Grafana.

• Understanding SLAs, incident response processes, and operational playbooks.

• Comfortable working in environments with legacy systems and modern cloud-based services.

• Familiarity with scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, Bash) and SQL for operational automation.

• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

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:

● Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.

● Life and Accident Insurance: Providing financial security for unforeseen events.

● Group Life Term Disablement (Loss of Pay Cover): Coverage for long-term disabilities.

● Competitive Supplementary Pension Scheme: Securing your financial future.

● Long Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and loyalty.

● Flexible Benefit Plan: Access discounts on various products and services.

● Family Care Leave: Including Maternity, Paternity, and Paid Family Care Leave.

● Annual Medical Screening: Prioritizing your well-being through regular health check-ups.

● RECARES Days: Giving time to support charities and causes that matter to you.

● Extensive Learning and Development Resources: Enhancing personal and professional growth."