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LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a leading fast-growth provider of data and analytics, solving critical problems for businesses globally where brilliant people work, collaborate, and grow. They cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where every one of their people can explore big ideas, and bring passion, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit to everything they do.

Job description

Software Engineering Lead

Do you want to lead a team and be part of a Greenfield project?

Do you enjoy leading a team of Software Engineers and see them flourish?

About the Business

At ICIS, their mission is to optimize the world’s resources. They help companies make strategic, sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets across the world. They create a comprehensive view of commodities markets, providing companies with the data and intelligence to successfully navigate across global value chains every day. Their customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports and forecasts, a dedicated news channel and supply and demand data.

About their Team

You will be joining a team of 6 which consists of 2 permanent Software Engineers and 4 contract staff. They have a strong supportive culture, with a keen focus on innovation, technical excellence, and career development.

About the Role

Taking on a leading role in their technology team, you will take responsibility for the continuous improvement and growth of a team of passionate developers, ensuring personal growth and constant challenges for its members. You will agree on reliable timelines and ensure the quality of the results.

Responsibilities

Utilizing your extensive Python experience to guide the developers and development strategies

Being able to optimize the team's strengths ensuring that the team functions as a unit and upskill the team.

Conducting performance reviews, coaching, mentoring and managing the team members and support them in their career growth

Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams to develop a culture of sharing, collaboration and continuous improvement

Requirements

Possess skills to lead a team of developers, to inspire and build relationships

Have analytical, problem solving and communication skills, including communicating technology to non-technical stakeholder

Experience in web development and Python, software architecture and development best practices

Experience with DBMS, both relational and non-relational.

Experience with SPA frameworks ( React) is desirable.

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