Senior Python Software Engineer

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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

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Python Software Engineer who will take on complex research, design, and software development responsibilities within a product line or functional area. You will contribute directly to project planning, scheduling, and methodology for cross-functional software products. This role involves software design across multiple systems, mentoring junior engineers, and working closely with users/customers to translate their requirements into effective solutions.

Requirements

* 5+ years of Software Engineering experience

* BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required

* Strong foundation in Python programming

* Experience with Python web frameworks: Flask or FastAPI (familiar with at least one)

* Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)

* Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipeline or Jenkins)

* Containerization and orchestration knowledge (Docker, Kubernetes)

* Understanding of ML/NLP fundamentals

* Experience with AI model training and serving

* Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, MongoDB)

* Strong knowledge of core CS concepts and design best practices

* Experience with Nginx, Gunicorn

* Hands-on with Redis caching

* Solid Linux knowledge

* Familiarity with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.)

Plus Experience Optional

* Experience in .Net, Java, Go, or other OOP languages

* Search engine technologies (Elasticsearch, Solr)

Responsibilities

* Collaborate with technical teams to finalize requirements

* Design, develop, and review complex system components

* Debug and resolve complex technical issues

* Translate product requirements into software designs

* Implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews

* Work in Agile or Waterfall environments with stakeholders

* Mentor junior engineers and train them on critical aspects of their roles

* Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices

* Design and manage complex data models

* Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement