Software Engineer III

Would you like to be part of a team that delivers high-quality software to our customers? Are you a visible champion with a ?can do? attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others? About The Business LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https://risk.lexisnexis.com About The Team This Team performs complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line, and provides direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products. About The Role We?re looking for a skilled C++ developer who is passionate about building secure, reliable software. In this role, you?ll help strengthen the security of our middleware platform (ESP), which supports LexisNexis applications. You?ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including development, architecture, QA, and information security to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, improve secure coding practices, and ensure robust platform security. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you?re excited about secure software development and meet most of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply?even if you don?t meet every requirement. Responsibilities Analyze and remediate security vulnerabilities in C++ code and third-party libraries. Collaborate with teams to implement secure coding practices and improve platform resilience. Ensure secure communication protocols (REST, JSON, XML) and API security across cloud infrastructure (Azure Kubernetes Services). Apply security testing techniques such as SAST, DAST, and API testing. Continuously enhance platform security through code audits and proactive improvements. Interpret results from automated scanning tools (e.g., Mend, Burp Suite) and implement appropriate fixes. Document findings and support teams in understanding and resolving security issues. Requirements Proficiency in C++ development, with attention to secure coding, memory management, and thread safety. Experience working with web technologies (JSON, XML, REST) and securing APIs. Familiarity with open-source libraries and managing related security risks. Hands-on experience with security tools like Checkmarx and Burp Suite. Understanding of cloud platforms, especially Azure, and secure deployment practices. Awareness of security standards such as OWASP Top 10, NIST, or FedRAMP (a plus, not required). Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse teams. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Experience with Linux development environments. Clear communication skills to explain technical concepts to varied audiences. Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work