Software Engineering Lead*Raleigh, NC

LexisNexis; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis is seeking a Lead for its Software Engineering team in Raleigh, NC, focusing on continuous improvement and complex problem-solving. The role involves leading a team, writing code, and mentoring junior engineers while navigating various development environments in a hybrid work structure.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Health Benefits package

Wellness platform with incentives

Family benefits and parental leaves

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience required.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software engineering team and serve as an escalation point.
• Interface with technical staff to finalize requirements.
• Ensure best coding practices and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving

Cloud Services (Azure/AWS)

API Design

Web Frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI)

Docker

Kubernetes

Database Design

Mentorship

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Are you a champion for continuous improvement?

Do you love leading teams to solve complex technical problems in the field of employer-employee relations?

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 Lead for our Software Engineering team serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies. The position has direct reports.

***Position is required to work in Raliegh, NC with a Hybrid schedule

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming language.
• Hands-on experience with Azure/AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Experience with web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI).
• Experience with customer facing API design and tradeoffs.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Experience with database design and management.
• Experience with system architecture and API design.
• Led a team or mentored Jr engineers
• Experience Leading projects
• Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of LLM, machine learning pipeline and deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g., Go, Java).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific area of responsibility.
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.
• Mentor and/or train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure all staff is provided with training and resources needed to perform their jobs to the most outstanding degree possible. Ensure all staff is provided with frequent feedback and coaching in order to meet and exceed individual and team performance goals consistently.
• Manage and encourage new ideas from staff to foster improvements through innovations.
• Empower the staff to be accountable and responsible for their own actions and decisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

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

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.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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