Consulting or Sr. Software Engineer (ECL/HPCC) Dayton LN

Job Description This position exists to provide assistance and input to management; develop and lead large multi-functional development activities; solve complex technical problems, write complex code for computer systems and serve as a senior source of expertise. We are looking for someone to work on our Big Data platform (HPCC) and create/implement complex algorithms against our content to produce value add enrichments. Learning and working with the ECL programming language that is part of HPCC will be a key element of this position. As the Consulting Software Engineeryour key roles and responsibilities will include: Leads major technical project design, engineering and integration efforts or develops complex code Consults with internal and vendor resources on design, code and test reviews. Builds new high level designs as required; reviews vendor generated high level designs. Leads major technical project design, engineering and integration efforts or develop complex code Recommends and plans use of system and software features. Maintains an understanding of current industry trends possibly through attendance at vendor seminars and/or training sessions. Determines feasibility of customer requirements and designs solutions, builds and integrates the implementation by working with in house or vendor resources. Provides recommendations on the utilization of emerging and existing technologies. Works independently - very complex system problems using debugging tools or other diagnostic aids Recommends technical strategy and direction in area(s) of expertise. Demonstrates an ability to provide technical guidance in one or more center of expertise. Establishes work standards and guidelines. Reviews vendor generated high level designs Acts as a contact between the vendor engineering teams and LexisNexis to communicates to vendors additional features or products needed and works with vendors to effect system improvements. Able to communicate with customers (internal and external) on new system features enhancements. Leads major technical project design, engineering and integration efforts or develop complex code Leads teams consisting of both employees and vendor resources in multiple locations and time zones. Consults with cross-functional project teams to ensure integrity of existing fabrication processes and participates in implementation of new technologies. Consults with stakeholders to find alternative workarounds during system outages. Consults with vendor engineering teams and LexisNexis, answers questions from vendor(s) and provide technical guidance Performs engineering cost/benefit analysis to verify potential effectiveness of new projects. Provides technical assessment and recommends acquisition and joint venture projects. Participates in development and evolution of architecture. Other duties as assigned.