Senior Software Engineer I

Would you like to learn how to create scripts to automate system tasks?

Do you enjoy collaborating with technical teams to solve problems?

About the business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Government vertical, our solutions assist government agencies and law enforcement to drive insights from complex data sets, improving operation efficiency, increasing program integrity, discovering, and recovering revenue, and making timely and informed decisions to enhance investigations. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below. <a href="https://risk.lexisnexis.com/government" target="_blank">https://risk.lexisnexis.com/government</a>

About Our Team

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role for the Compliance Link Application.

About the role

This position is performed by an experienced professional and will undertake difficult research, design and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line, and provides direct input to project plans, schedules and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products under the guidance of more senior members of the squad. This position performs software design - typically across multiple components; is developing the skills of mentoring more junior members of the team and works with others to talk to users/customers and translates their requests into solutions.

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here

Women in Technology

"At RELX, we are committed to advancing gender diversity within the technology sector and supporting greater representation of women in tech. To further this commitment, RELX has implemented the following initiatives:

Women in Technology (WiT) Mentoring Program: This program is tailored to enhance career development for female talent in tech roles across all our businesses.

Women’s Network Forum: We offer dedicated forums that foster community, mentorship, and professional growth for women.

Inspiring Future Talent: We actively engage with schools, hosting events to inspire young females to consider and pursue careers in technology.”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of DBA experience as a PostgreSQL DBA
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Resolve performance issues and root cause resolution
• Ensure clear and early communication, in particular ensuring that the line manager and/or relevant parties are kept informed of progress, issues, and difficulties
• Research new or alternative technologies
• Review recommendations for upgrades or changes to database infrastructure environments
• Engage with Technical Architects and other senior members of development teams to provide technical designs and guidance to the Database Operations team, taking responsibility for the implications and impacts of their design decisions
• Responsible for maintenance and "bug fix" activities for existing database infrastructure and equipment
• Undertake research into new or alternative technologies and make recommendations for upgrades or changes to the database infrastructure environment

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Experience with administering PostgreSQL RDBMS
• Experience with backup and recovery
• Experience with high availability and replication utilizing GTID and the InnoDB database engine
• Experience with DB patching in a Linux environment
• Experience in scripting/SQL
• Experience with AWS or Azure database cloud environments
• Communicates well cross-functionally and can serve as a "bridge" between technical and non-technical audiences in conversations
• Oracle and MS SQL Server experience would be a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of database infrastructure, maintenance, administration, and design
• Ability to complete root cause analysis on database related issues
• Ability to complete impact analysis on database related issues
• Strong problem-solving skills in multiple operating environments
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues that involve database infrastructure
• Ability to complete database infrastructure installations
• Ability to research new or alternative database technologies
• Good oral and written communications skills

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At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

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. 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: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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