Manager Software Engineering

This is a full-time position based in Raleigh, NC.

(Hybrid - 3 days in office)

About the Team:

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX (www.relx.com), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles (https://stories.relx.com/responsible-ai-principles/index.html).

About the Role:

We’re looking for a dynamic leader (Manager, Software Engineering) to guide and inspire a talented team of backend software engineers, developers, and interns—including global partners and consultants. In this role, you’ll shape the vision, strategy, and execution of key initiatives across the software development life cycle, ensuring innovation and excellence at every stage.

You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, project leaders, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software components and solutions that make a real difference. Your leadership will drive successful outcomes, from planning through delivery, while keeping senior management informed of progress and achievements.

Beyond technical leadership, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and nurturing top talent, managing resources effectively, and contributing to strategic decisions such as budgeting and team growth. This is your opportunity to influence the future of technology within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

This role reports to the Director of Software Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Partnering with and leading large offshore resources to solving complex business needs, serving as the technical contact
• Managing your team, including interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, and giving appropriate feedback
• Writing advanced complex code for computer systems, acting as a senior source of expertise, performing reviews, and leading development
• Acting as an acknowledged go-to person on coding and technical issues.
• Recommending technical strategy and direction across functional area, participating in the development and evolution of architecture.
• Perform reviews to ensure enterprise and architectural standards and processes are followed.
• Complete management responsibilities to include performance management, hiring and coaching of staff, and resource planning.
• Serve as a senior source of expertise for (backend)software development best practices.
• Manage system and user acceptance testing cycles to ensure accurate and quality business solutions.

Requirements:

• 10+ years in software development, including 3+ years in a leadership or manager role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong technical background in Mark Logic, XQuery, Python, Java, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and AWS.
• Expertise in Agile, SDLC, and modern development practices.
• Proven experience managing offshore teams and working across time zones.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Ability and experience in project planning and management tools.
• Have substantial Software Engineering (backend developer) experience.
• Experienced in staff resourcing and management, including partnering and offshoring resourcing models.