Job Description

Cirium - Senior Software Engineer Job Advert

Historical travel data can only help so much when predicting travel demand. Our team at Cirium faces the challenge of using contextual data to decipher what past travel patterns left unexplained. By disrupting travel patterns Covid-19 made contextual data even more critical in predicting intention to travel. Restrictions, sentiment, and special circumstances influence today\xe2\x80\x99s travel more than ever.

By joining us you will have the opportunity to share ownership in solving this problem end to end. From exploring new data sources for building features, to design and put in production predictive models and make sure they perform consistently over time. We have available terabytes of flights, events and news data and we constantly add new data sources. What we are looking for is someone with sound technical knowledge in ML, statistics and software engineering, the creativity to leverage this knowledge in solving unusual problems and the will to operate while outside his/her comfort zone.

The role

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of our Software Engineering squads, working with talented engineers and performing complex research, design, and implementation within a software functional area or product line. Your role will cover all aspects of the software development lifecycle as you will develop, refactor, fix, test and review new software functionality, improvements, and bug fixes to our product portfolio. You will also provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products.

To be a role model and leader for not just your squad, but all of Cirium engineering. Foster innovative culture, handle stakeholder meetings and discussions with other business entities to bring products to market.

You will be a champion for engineering and open to new ideas and technology \xe2\x80\x93 we like to keep ahead of the game not just up to date!

You\xe2\x80\x99d be a perfect fit if

• You have 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• You have an advanced knowledge of working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• You have proficiency with data manipulation languages.
• You have the ability to work with complex data models.
• You have proficiency in development languages such as Javascript, Node, JSP, HTML, XML, SQL and .Net.
• You have any knowledge of test-driven development.
• You have a desire to learn new processes and technologies.
• You have familiarity of industry best practices.
• You have the ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• The ability to complete complex bug fixes.
• You share your ideas and designs effectively with others via documentation or verbal mediums.
• You can delegate tasks and encourage positive accountability.

What will you be doing?

• Develop, refactor, fix, test and review new software functionality, improvements, and bug fixes to our flagship enterprise products.
• Work with the development team on design and code refactoring to ensure a quality code base.
• Peer code review to promote best practice and continuous improvement.
• Test your own code and your colleague\xe2\x80\x99s code. No code should go untested!
• Liaise with Customer Support Team to help diagnose and solve problems.
• Collaborate with other team members to apply new ideas, practices, and tools to improve the team\xe2\x80\x99s effectiveness, finding opportunities to improve Cirium\xe2\x80\x99s products, processes, and development environment.
• Write and review detailed documentation for the development of micro services.
• Work with squad members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into working software.
• Operate in both Agile and Waterfall environments while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Diagnose root cause and resolve technical issues as necessary.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments and bring these into the business.
• Taking accountability to ensure project delivery and system stability.
• Innovate within the squad to increase performance.
• Mentor and Coach other engineers
• Handling conversations with other business departments including cost management of systems.

We\xe2\x80\x99d like you to be

• Collaborative, appreciating the need for collaboration in order to develop and deliver the most robust and effective business solutions.
• Creative and good at problem solving.
• Positive and proactive with an enthusiasm for technology and willingness to embrace new skills.
• Engaged to deliver with an eye to both quality and deadlines.
• Rigorous and systematic with strong attention to detail.

• Proficient with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Knowledgeable of multiple data storage subsystems (e.g., Postgres, Redshift).

• Keen to grow and develop yourself.
• Interested in best practices (e.g., security, code coverage).
• Driven to write clean and reusable code.
• Passionate about your role and working for Cirium. We don\xe2\x80\x99t want you to just get your head down and work hard, we want you to engage with the rest of the team too and enjoy your time with us!

Our Culture

The Cirium culture is built on our values which we live and breathe every day. Recognition is constantly given to others based on living these values.

• Speak Out \xe2\x80\x93 Voice your diverse ideas and perspectives.
• Team Up \xe2\x80\x93 Make decisions together and grow.
• Aim High \xe2\x80\x93 Solve problems others can\xe2\x80\x99t.
• Step Up \xe2\x80\x93 Do the right thing, not the easy thing.
• Give Back \xe2\x80\x93 Care about your community.

About Us

Cirium brings together powerful data and analytics to keep the world moving. We match an intrapreneurial approach with decades of experience in aviation and air travel. Enabling airlines, airports, travel companies, tech giants, aircraft manufacturers, financial institutions, and many more to accelerate digital transformations. Be part of our mission and strategy to activate data fluency around the industry. With us, you will drive change, work with the industry\xe2\x80\x99s most talented people and advance your career opportunities.

Our team delivers industry insights, built from decades of experience in the sector, enabling travel companies, aircraft manufacturers, airports, airlines, and financial institutions, among others, to make logical and informed decisions that shape the future of travel, growing revenues, and enhancing customer experiences.

We are a global company with 12 offices around the world and approximately 500 people in our team. Over 20 languages are spoken here, and our leaders may have grey or sometimes purple hair. Whatever your background, you are welcome to join us.

Cirium is a part of LexisNexis\xc2\xae Risk Solutions which provides information, analytics, and data to business professionals worldwide. Our strong global products and services hold market-leading positions across a wide range of industry sectors including banking, petrochemicals, and aviation where we help customers make key strategic decisions every day. LNRS is part of RELX, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity & Inclusion

At LexisNexis\xc2\xae Risk Solutions having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 35 diversity employee networks globally and prioritise ensuring inclusive leadership is part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and under represented

LNRS is very supportive of women in Technology and has been a founding signature for the Tech Talent Charter. Currently 27% of our Technology workforce are women which is much higher than the UK average of 17%. We have the following initiatives in place to support women in technology:

• Mentoring scheme for women in technology
• Women\xe2\x80\x99s network forum
• Women in Technology Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• LNRS proudly support the tech talent charter
• Cirium and RBI are founding members of the Tech Talent Charter, committed to increasing the ratio of women and under-represented groups working in technology.

What we offer

We want our people to feel appreciated, supported and inspired, which is why we offer such a fantastic range of benefits and rewards:

• Open plan office (table tennis table included)

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options (Minimum 2 days in the office per week)
• On-going training and growth opportunities (highly encouraged)
• Paid leave towards Diversity & inclusion events and Volunteer days
• Travel Interest Free Loans and Cycle to Work schemes
• Charity Give as You Earn
• Employee Shopping Discounts
• Private Health Benefit
• Wellness programme and access to Mindfulness app
• Opportunity to travel and visit other offices, one being on the runway at Heathrow where you can hear the roar of the engines

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At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

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: .

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