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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
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- Retirement benefits (salary investment plan/employer stock purchase plan)- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
About Our Team
LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We’re one 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.
** Please note that the selected individual for this role will be expected to work 3 days a week in our Raleigh, NC location from the time of joining. If you reside outside of the Raleigh region and you are unable or unwilling to relocate, then please consider other roles across our organization that might allow for remote locations. **
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
USA Job Seekers
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EEO Know Your Rights .
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.
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
- 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
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- Retirement benefits (salary investment plan/employer stock purchase plan)- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
About Our Team
LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We’re one 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.
** Please note that the selected individual for this role will be expected to work 3 days a week in our Raleigh, NC location from the time of joining. If you reside outside of the Raleigh region and you are unable or unwilling to relocate, then please consider other roles across our organization that might allow for remote locations. **
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
USA Job Seekers
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EEO Know Your Rights .
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.
