Software Engineering Lead

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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Legal Tech • Professional Services • Analytics • Business Intelligence
The Role
Lead a backend Python engineering team to design, build, and deploy scalable AI-driven services. Mentor engineers, define technical roadmaps, collaborate with product, data science and DevOps, and ensure robust CI/CD, monitoring, and operational excellence.
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Do you love collaborating with teams to solve complex technical problems in the field of employer-employee relations?
We are looking for a back-end software engineering Lead in Shanghai China. Are you the one?

About the Team
Our Software Engineering team partners with multiple technical functions to help improve the performance of our products.
We offer advice and support on all matters relating to the attraction, development, retention, engagement and management of our workforce.

About the Role
The Software Engineering Lead 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 Lead performs software design - typically across multiple systems; mentors members of the team and talks to local& global team.

Responsibilities
  • Leadership & Mentoring

    Lead, mentor, and support a team of Python engineers.Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.Provide technical guidance in developing clean, efficient, and scalable code.

  • Strategic & Technical Direction

    Collaborate with product managers to define technical requirements and delivery roadmaps.Work with data scientists to integrate and optimize generative AI models.Oversee the design and implementation of high-quality software solutions.

  • Collaboration & Communication

    Engage regularly with cross-functional teams including product management, data science, and DevOps.Act as the primary technical liaison to ensure smooth communication across teams.Facilitate agile ceremonies and ensure the team meets sprint commitments.

  • Project Management & Delivery

    Define project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.Evaluate progress against goals using effective metrics and feedback loops.Manage resource allocation and risk assessment for the engineering team.

  • Technical Excellence & Innovation

    Stay abreast of the latest developments in Python programming and AI technologies.Champion best practices in code design, testing, deployment, and maintenance.Promote a culture of innovation and experimentation within the team.

  • DevOps & Infrastructure Collaboration

    Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure robust CI/CD pipelines.Optimize deployment processes and system performance.Ensure that the AI product is scalable, secure, and maintainable through effective operational practices.

Requirements
  • Expert in designing scalable, modular, and robust architectures to support AI models and services.

  • Proficiency in Python and its major frameworks.

  • Proficiency with Docker for containerizing applications, like containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms.Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

  • Strong experience leading engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated expertise in developing AI-based or data-driven applications.

  • Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) to deploy and manage applications at scale.

  • Familiarity with generative AI algorithms and architectures, including transformers and GANs.

  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging systems (e.g., Splunk) to ensure system health and performance.

  • Understanding of training, deploying, and fine-tuning machine learning models.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to convey technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to decision-making.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 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:

•      Medical and Life Insurance: Coverage for Medical and life risk.

•      Long-Service Award: Recognition for loyalty and dedication.

•      Marriage and New Baby Gifts: Celebratory tokens for special life events.

•      Festivals and Birthday Gifts: Spreading joy on occasions that matter.

•      Annual Medical Check-up: Prioritizing employee well-being through regular health check-ups.

•      Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform: Personalized benefits accessible through a user-friendly platform.

•      Paid Time Off: Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave Gazetted Public Holiday

•      Family Care leave (Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave)"

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.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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Skills Required

  • Expert in designing scalable, modular, and robust architectures to support AI models and services.
  • Proficiency in Python and its major frameworks.
  • Proficiency with Docker and containerization, and familiarity with Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) to deploy and manage applications at scale.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
  • Strong experience leading engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing AI-based or data-driven applications.
  • Familiarity with generative AI algorithms and architectures, including transformers and GANs.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and logging systems (Splunk).
  • Understanding of training, deploying, and fine-tuning machine learning models.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

LexisNexis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LexisNexis and has not been reviewed or approved by LexisNexis.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare options are often described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability protection. Wellbeing programming such as wellness initiatives and fitness support is also positioned as part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are repeatedly framed as a meaningful component of total rewards through 401(k) matching and access to stock purchase opportunities. Performance bonuses and charitable matching are also included as financial-support features within the broader rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are portrayed as broad, including PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, and paid volunteer time. Flexible work arrangements, including remote options and flexible hours, further strengthen the overall rewards experience.

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The Company
HQ: New York City, NY
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

What We Do

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets, monitoring their brands and competition, and in mitigating business risk. We collaborate with universities to educate students, and we support nation-building with governments and courts by making laws accessible and strengthening legal infrastructures. We partner with leading global associations and customers to collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 130 countries with 10,000 employees worldwide, is part of RELX Group, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries.

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