Senior Software Engineer II

RELX is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer II to join their technical support team. This role combines systems engineering, DevOps practices, and software development, making it an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy working across the full technical stack. The position requires working during US Eastern Time hours from Manila, focusing on maintaining and improving production environments, deploying open-source tools, and ensuring system reliability.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical versatility with 5+ years of experience in SRE/DevOps roles. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, Perl, and other scripting languages, strong database skills with MySQL, and solid understanding of Linux systems and Java environments. The role involves significant work with cloud technologies, particularly Azure, and requires experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub and JFrog.

What makes this role particularly attractive is the combination of technical depth and leadership opportunities. You'll be involved in system design decisions, mentor junior engineers, and lead technical initiatives. The position offers exposure to a wide range of modern technologies and the chance to work on critical infrastructure supporting RELX's global information analytics platforms.

RELX's position as a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools means you'll be working on systems that have real-world impact across multiple professional sectors. The company's commitment to benefiting society through their products adds an additional layer of meaning to the technical work involved.

The role requires a balance of hands-on technical skills and collaborative abilities, as you'll be working closely with team members across different time zones while maintaining critical systems. This position would be ideal for a senior engineer looking to expand their impact beyond pure coding into system design, mentorship, and technical leadership.