Software Engineer

RELX Group
Richmond, United Kingdom
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English

Job location

Richmond, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles
Java
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
C Sharp (Programming Language)
DevOps
Node.js
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
Strategies of Testing
Technical Debt
Backend
Integration Tests
Api Design

Job description

As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to building and improving backend services that are performant, resilient, and secure. Working closely with senior engineers, product partners, and your wider team, you will deliver well-defined features while growing your technical and operational skills. This role offers hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle, with support to learn and progress., * Produce clear technical documentation aligned with architectural principles

  • Build and maintain software with a focus on performance, resilience, extensibility, and security
  • Implement testing strategies that support confident deployment and service reliability
  • Write clean, maintainable code and participate in peer code reviews
  • Support the operational health of services using logs, monitoring, and metrics
  • Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews with guidance
  • Maintain runbooks, documentation, and operational knowledge for owned components
  • Contribute to reducing technical debt and improving development workflows

Requirements

Are you excited to build reliable, secure software that supports global experiences and events?

Do you enjoy learning from others while taking ownership of meaningful technical components?, * Experience contributing to production software in a professional engineering environment

  • Proficiency in one modern backend stack (.NET/C#, Java, or Node.js) and familiarity with SQL or data skills
  • Understanding of system design, domain modelling, and API design principles
  • Experience writing unit and integration tests and working with CI/CD pipelines
  • Exposure to cloud and DevOps practices, preferably using AWS
  • A security-minded approach aligned with secure software development practices
  • Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams
  • Ability to learn quickly, collaborate effectively, and seek feedback

Benefits & conditions

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.

About the company

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit http://www.rxglobal.com.

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