Software Engineer - Application Technologies-Westlaw Delivery & Content Services

Thomson Legal & Regulatory (TLR) is a leading provider of integrated information solutions to legal, tax, accounting, intellectual property, compliance, business and government professionals around the world. With 17,000 employees, TLR has business operations in 24 countries. The technology organization within TLR is a centralized unit providing shared software and services to TLR business units across the globe.

Thomson West is the leading provider of information and productivity solutions to the U.S. legal market. In our 130+ year history, we have built the strongest brand name in the profession, Thomson West is part of the Thomson Legal & Regulatory (TLR) business unit of the Thomson Corporation.

Join an energetic team of talented software engineers and work on Thomson West's premier product, Westlaw.com. We're looking for an ambitious technologist who's ready to make an impact with the team responsible for developing and enhancing features within Westlaw.com. This team is responsible for supporting key Westlaw features such as Westlaw Delivery Services, Image Processing and all Westlaw related User Options Features. You will collaborate with technical leaders, developers and managers using a variety of languages and environments as well as participate in the migration of these applications from a legacy environment to Java over the next several years.

The ideal candidate will possess good technical and problem solving skills, positive attitude, strong communication skills, ability to work as a team member and contribute to the development of key features.





Primary Responsibilities:


Analyze, design, implement and test new features using C++, Java, DB2, Oracle, PL/1, Adabas, and Websphere

Timely communication of status to project leaders in oral and written formats

Share technical knowledge with other team members

Code and Test according to requirements and design specifications

Participate in the quality assurance process

Recognize and communicate opportunities to add value through the application of new technology solutions for Westlaw

Re-engineer current systems to allow for flexibility, stability, and scalability while preserving existing functionality

Develop new features for Westlaw and collaborate with the business units and other developers on potential solutions








Qualifications:


BS/BA degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

Experienced with object-oriented design and related technologies such as C++, Java, DB2, Oracle, and MQ

Innovative problem solving, design, and testing skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems independently and to generate innovative solutions

Ability to work effectively in a team environment to deliver results with aggressive deadlines and multiple priorities

Demonstrates an eagerness to obtain domain knowledge in order to effectively leverage technical qualifications





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