Senior Java Software Engineer || Remote (EST) || w2role

Sr. Software Engineer (Java)



Location: Remote (EST) / Hybrid in Atlanta, GA preferred



Duration: 9 Months Possible Extension/Conversion

Visa : USC, GC only

Interview: 3 Rounds via Video

Position Overview

RELX LexisNexis is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java) with strong hands-on Java development experience and a security-minded engineering approach. The ideal candidate will be a strong software engineer first, with additional experience in DevSecOps, application security, cloud security, automation, and enterprise environments .

This role will work closely with Security, Development, Architecture, SRE, and Application teams to modernize and secure homegrown applications while supporting automation and cloud initiatives.

Work Arrangement

• Remote: Candidates must be able to work on EST hours.
• Interview: 3 rounds via video.

Required Skills & Experience

• Senior-level Software Engineer/Developer experience.
• Strong, hands-on Java development experience.
• Experience with hands-on coding and modifying existing applications.
• Ability to understand requirements and independently implement technical solutions.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Security-minded approach to software engineering.
• Experience working with applications and technologies that may include 10 20-year-old homegrown systems .
• Experience working in Azure cloud environments .
• Experience with Python and Bash scripting .

Technical Environment

• Java Primary Technology
• Azure Cloud
• Python
• Bash
• WAF Technologies
• SIEM Integrations
• Containerized Environments
• Automation
• Wiz
• Artifactory
• Dependabot
• Cloudflare Preferred, not required

Preferred Qualifications

• DevSecOps experience.
• Application security experience.
• WAF implementation and configuration experience.
• Azure security experience.
• SIEM and logging integration experience.
• Containerization and automation experience.
• Experience with Cloudflare, Wiz, Artifactory, and Dependabot .
• Ability to evaluate existing architecture and recommend technical improvements.
• Experience collaborating across Security, Development, Architecture, SRE, and Application teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise Java applications.
• Modify and modernize existing homegrown applications.
• Analyze requirements and independently implement software solutions.
• Support applications running within an Azure cloud environment.
• Collaborate with Security teams to implement security-minded engineering practices.
• Support DevSecOps, application security, automation, and containerization initiatives.
• Integrate applications and platforms with security monitoring and SIEM solutions.
• Work with WAF technologies and related security controls.
• Troubleshoot complex application and production issues.
• Evaluate existing architecture and recommend improvements.
• Partner closely with Development, Security, Architecture, SRE, and Application teams.
• Contribute to automation and modernization initiatives across the enterprise.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a Senior Java Software Engineer first -not a Security Engineer who happens to have some Java experience. The candidate should have strong hands-on coding skills with Java and enterprise applications, along with exposure to security, DevSecOps, Azure, automation, and modern application security practices.