Senior Software Engineer I

About the Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX ( 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 (

About the Role

This position will help design, develop, and maintain the company's next-generation CMS framework. The engineer will build and connect reusable components in Next.js based on Figma or wireframe designs, configure and model content structures in Sanity CMS, and apply AI tools throughout the development lifecycle for efficiency and innovation. The ideal candidate is highly experienced, self-driven, and fluent in integrating AI into daily workflows.

Requirements:

• 5-6 years of professional software engineering experience, focused on front-end or full-stack web development.

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Next.js / React, JavaScript / TypeScript, and modern web development practices.

• Proven experience building and configuring Sanity CMS or other headless CMS platforms.

• Demonstrated, consistent use of AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) in software design, coding, debugging, and optimization.

• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge of Next.js, React, HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.

• Experience interpreting Figma or other design files into scalable, accessible components.

• Strong understanding of headless CMS concepts, content modeling, and API integration (REST / GraphQL / GROQ).

• Familiarity with Node.js, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development.

• Experience deploying to Vercel, Azure, AWS, or comparable cloud platforms.

• Working knowledge of web performance, SEO, and accessibility best practices.

• Routine use of AI-assisted development for coding, testing, documentation, and workflow automation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain front-end components and CMS integrations in Next.js / Sanity.

• Translate Figma designs and wireframes into performant, maintainable code.

• Design and implement Sanity schemas, data models, and workflows.

• Support migration from legacy CMS platforms using automation and AI-assisted methods.

• Prototype and implement AI-driven site features (e.g., intelligent search, personalization).

• Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and share best practices for AI-augmented development.

• Mentor junior engineers in front-end and AI-enhanced workflows.

• Integrates AI into every stage of development - design, build, debug, document, and ideate.

• Thrives in innovation-oriented environments and brings forward creative, data-driven ideas.

• Excited to help build from a blank slate and shape CMS best practices for the organization.

• Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Work in a way that works for you ?

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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 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

Working for you ?

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits

• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan

• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs

• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits

• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts

• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business ?

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $86,600 - $144,400. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here ( to access benefits specific to your location.

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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.

Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.

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