Consulting/Principal Software Engineer

About the BusinessLexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we deliver a wide range of solutions that help businesses drive revenue growth, maximize operational efficiency, and improve customer experience. Our offerings address critical challenges across Anti‑Money Laundering / Counter‑Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk Mitigation, and Customer Data Management.Learn more at: About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Consulting / Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and management of large-scale database systems and backend platforms. This role requires deep expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, and Java-based application development, along with the ability to advise on best practices across data engineering and system design. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions and provide technical leadership across critical initiatives.Responsibilities:Design and build database schemas, tables, indexes, and constraints while ensuring efficient data modeling across both OLTP and OLAP environmentsWrite, troubleshoot, and optimize complex SQL queries using joins, subqueries, CTEs, and window functions to improve performance and reliabilityPerform hands-on database programming by developing and maintaining stored procedures, triggers, and functions, with strong ownership of transaction management and concurrency controlActively debug and resolve production issues, including slow queries, deadlocks, locking problems, and high CPU, memory, or I/O utilizationImplement and enhance Java-based data access layers using JDBC and ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JPA to ensure efficient and scalable database interactionBuild and support ETL pipelines, handling data extraction, transformation, migration, and batch processing for large datasetsPerform hands-on data analysis, validation, and reporting to ensure data accuracy and support business needsWrite and maintain Bash or shell scripts to automate database operations, including backups, job scheduling (cron), data processing, and monitoring within Linux or Unix environmentsRequirements:8+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong database focusExpertise in relational databases (MySQL preferred) and data modelingAdvanced proficiency in SQL development and performance tuningStrong experience with Java, JDBC, and ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA)Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex production issuesSolid understanding of transaction management, concurrency, and system performanceHands-on experience with Unix/Linux environments and shell scriptingWorking 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 benefitsRetirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase PlanWellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off ProgramsShort-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital IndemnityFamily Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefitsHealth Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending AccountsIn addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice U.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300. 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.We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here.Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.USA Job Seekers:EEO Know Your Rights.SummaryLocation: Alpharetta, GAType: Full time