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# Consulting/Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** RELX Group plc
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $146,200 - $182,700
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Software Applications, Software Bug Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Software Licensing Audit, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Web Services, Lexis, .NET Core, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Software Coding, Restful APIs
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/relx/details/Dayton-OH/Consulting-Principal-Software-Engineer_R121088

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field required.
 * 7 years of experience in job offered or related occupations required.

 * Also required is: 7 years of experience in the following: Leading the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level software applications and distributed systems; Defining system architecture, technical specifications, and coding standards; Providing technical leadership and mentorship to development teams; Collaborating with stakeholders, including product managers, architects, and business teams; Ensuring software compliance with security, performance, and reliability standards; Creating and consuming RESTful APIs and web services for system integration; Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues across multiple environments using C#, .NET Framework, and .NET Core.
 * Employee reports to LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. office in Miamisburg, OH, but may telecommute from any location within the U.S.
 * Experience can be concurrent.

## Description

* Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources. Provide design input across a product. Work directly with customers and end users. Serve as acknowledged "go to" person on coding and technical issues. Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements. Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity. Complete complex bug fixes. Design and work with complex data models. Mentor lead software developers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques. Perform other duties as needed.