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Senior Python Software Engineer II*** Hybrid in Raleigh, NC EST & CST preferred

BehavioSec

BehavioSec

Software Engineering
Raleigh, NC, USA
Posted on Sep 23, 2025

Job Description

Are you a champion for continuous improvement?

Do you love collaborating with 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

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

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.

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