Relx Group

Software Engineer II

Relx Group$71K — $119K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in developing production-quality software with languages like Java
  • Knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and software development lifecycle
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks, source control (e.g., Git), and CI practices
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a development team.

Responsibilities

  • Write and review detailed specifications for system components
  • Design, implement, and maintain batch processing components and jobs
  • Translate product requirements into software designs and code
  • Apply development best practices including testing and documentation
  • Fix bugs and resolve technical issues through analysis
  • Collaborate with product management and quality engineering in Agile
  • Stay updated with technologies related to batch processing and data pipelines

Benefits

  • Country-specific benefits that prioritize employee well-being
  • Eligible for an annual incentive bonus
  • Support for ongoing professional development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Emphasis on work-life balance and operational excellence
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Software Engineer II contributes to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications supporting the Batch Portal platform. This role operates within an Agile development environment and applies established engineering practices to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions aligned with business and product requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
  • Design, implement, and maintain batch processing components, scheduled jobs, and plugin-based extensions aligned to product roadmaps.
  • Translate moderately complex product requirements into software designs and working code in collaboration with other engineers.
  • Apply development best practices including unit testing, code reviews, documentation, and code quality standards.
  • Complete moderately complex bug fixes and resolve technical issues through analysis and debugging.
  • Operate in an Agile development environment while collaborating with product management, quality engineering, and operations stakeholders.
  • Keep current with relevant technologies, tools, and architectural patterns related to batch processing, data pipelines, and extensible systems.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of product delivery and operational excellence.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience developing production-quality software using one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Java or similar).
  • Working knowledge of object-oriented design principles, data structures, and the software development lifecycle.
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks, source control systems (e.g., Git), and continuous integration practices.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a development team.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with batch processing frameworks, job scheduling systems, or workflow orchestration platforms.
  • Familiarity with Pentaho plugin architectures.
  • Experience working with enterprise-scale or cloud-based systems.
  • Exposure to data processing, data pipelines, or high-volume transactional systems.


U.S. National Base Pay Range: $71,600 - $119,400. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
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About Relx Group

RELX Group is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The company operates in four market segments: scientific, technical and medical; risk and business analytics; legal; and exhibitions. RELX's products and services include electronic databases, online information services, workflow tools, and print and digital books. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in London, England.
Learn more about Relx Group
Size
33,500 employees
Market Cap
$53.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+1%
Revenue
$7.1 billion
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