Consulting/Principal Software Engineer

LexisNexis; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis is seeking a Consulting/Principal Software Engineer to join their innovative team in Raleigh. This role involves designing and deploying scalable software solutions utilizing Python and AWS, while mentoring junior developers. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will collaborate across teams to achieve strategic goals.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan with match

Flexible working hours

Wellness platform with incentives

Paid leave for community participation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to define specifications and align with goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Python

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

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About Our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About The Role

The Senior Software Engineer II role 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. This SWE performs software design — typically across multiple systems; mentors more-junior members of the team; and talks to users/customers and translates their requests into solutions.

• Conditions of Employment - Ability to work a Hybrid schedule reporting to Raleigh, NC Office location*************
  
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven experience as a Principal Software Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming language.
• Strong proficiency in database technology (SQL, NoSQL).
• Extensive experience with Azure/AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable software solutions using Python and AWS.
• Architect and implement robust, high-performance systems that meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical specifications and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, integrating them into the development process.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in scaling AI-driven products from concept to production.
• Experience with ML pipelines: model deployment, model serving, and debugging.
• Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, C++).
• Experience with web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI) .
• Familiarity with machine learning and generative AI.
• Experienced with system architecture, design patterns, and API design.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools.
• Proven experience in a mentorship and/or leadership role.
  
  

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working for you

Benefits

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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