Automation Software Engineer

Automation Software Engineer

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.

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.

We are seeking an Automation Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that enhance productivity and reduce manual work. You'll collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and ensure our systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions using Python and Playwright (or similar technologies).
• Develop and maintain efficient, well-documented automation workflows.
• Troubleshoot, test, and enhance automation systems to ensure consistent performance and minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with teams across departments to identify automation needs and propose improvements.
• Support change management and communicate project risks or issues effectively.
• Participate in Agile practices such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 2–3 years of experience in software development or automation engineering.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with browser automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium).
• Experience with workflow scripting, web services, integrations, and database configuration.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and collaborative software delivery.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones in a distributed global team.

Preferred Attributes

• Curious and proactive mindset with an interest in emerging technologies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.

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.

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