RELX

Software Engineering Lead

Shanghai Full time

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 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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

About Us
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. The Group serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs over 33,000 people, of which around 1/4th are technologists.We want RELX to be a great place to work, where our employees feel valued, have equal opportunities and benefit from pay equality, regardless of their gender, gender identity, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability status. Inclusion and diversity are important to our future. We need the engagement of people from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and ideas to achieve real innovation for our customers around the world.

About LexisNexis Legal 
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 and monitoring relevant news. We partner with leading global associations and customers to help advance the Rule of Law across the world.
Every day at LexisNexis, you will work with highly creative minds to explore impossibilities, inspire innovation, and lead the way 21st century legal content is produced, disseminated, and utilised. You have the power to empower those in need and truly make a difference to the lives of people all around the world.

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