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RELX INC Technical Coach - Software Craftsmanship in Horsham, Pennsylvania
About our Team
LexisNexis Reed Tech brings clarity to innovation for businesses worldwide. We enable innovators to accomplish more by helping them make informed decisions, be more productive, comply with regulations, and ultimately achieve a competitive advantage for their business. Our Reed Tech suite of SingleSource™ for Medical Devices, SingleSource™ for Drug Products, and Navigator™ for Drug Labels enables life sciences companies to create product data management strategies and meet compliance deadlines on time. We are proud to directly support and serve these innovators in their endeavors to better humankind. For more information, please visit www.reedtech.com
About the Role
Job Title: Technical Coach - Software Craftsmanship
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Technical Coach who is passionate about software craftsmanship and dedicated to elevating the technical
skills and professional growth of software development teams. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical expertise with exceptional coaching and mentoring abilities to drive continuous improvement in software development practices.
Conditions of Employment:
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation and achieve Public Trust security clearance.
Must be available to work Hybrid schedule reporting our Horsham, PA Office
Responsibilities:
Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to development teams across various skill levels
Assess current development practices and recommend improvements aligned with software craftsmanship principles
Conduct code reviews, design workshops, and technical training sessions
Promote and implement best practices in:
Test-driven development (TDD)
Clean code principles
Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Agile and lean software development methodologies
Design and facilitate technical skill-building workshops and learning programs
Help teams develop robust architectural designs and scalable software solutions
Assist in establishing and maintaining high-quality coding standards and development workflows
Support teams in adopting modern software engineering practices and tools
Provide one-on-one and group mentoring to help developers enhance their technical skills
Collaborate with technical leadership to develop strategic skill development initiatives
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
10+ Years experience in software craftsmanship & coaching role
Proven track record of implementing software craftsmanship principles
Expert-level programming skills in at least two modern programming languages
Deep understanding of software design principles and architectural patterns
Experience with Agile methodologies and coaching teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar
Experience with microservices architecture
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of DevOps practices and tools
Exceptional mentoring and coaching abilities
Growth mindset and passion for continuous learning
Empathy and patience in working with developers at different skill levels
Strong collaborative and communication skills
Ability to provide constructive feedback
Systems thinking approach to software development
Ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language
Preferred Certifications:
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Software Craftsmanship certification
Advanced technical certifications in specific technologies or methodologies
Personal Attributes:
Passionate about software quality and developer growth
Innovative problem-solver
Patient and supportive mentor
Commitment to professional development
Ability to inspire and motivate technical teams
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 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.
LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is 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. 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: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
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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.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.