Job Description
Python Software Engineer - build GenAI capabilities.
About the Company:
The LexisNexis Intellectual Property division provides international patent content and a suite of online and analytic tools that meet the evolving needs of the intellectual property market. We deliver data to support LexisNexis IP search and analytics applications, empowering our customers with actionable insights and metrics for critical business decisions.
We have a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative team where you are free to grow and contribute actively.
About the Role
We seek a Python Software Engineer to join our AI Innovation Team, focusing on building and managing the Generative AI platform for PatentSight+. This role involves tackling large-scale engineering challenges in the cloud and leveraging cutting-edge LLMs and toolchains to solve user problems across the board. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, product teams, and stakeholders globally to drive forward innovative solutions.
We commit to advancing gender diversity within the technology sector and supporting greater representation of women in tech.
Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, reliable software solutions to support the Generative AI platform.
* Closely collaborate with other development teams, data scientists, and subject matter experts to integrate GenAI functionalities into scalable software systems.
* Evaluate all software against security standards and adhere to SDLC processes.
* Optimise the platform for large-scale operations while continuing to innovate and incorporate new GenAI capabilities.
* Implement and fine-tune Generative AI models to address specific user needs, improving performance and reliability.
* Work on cloud infrastructure to ensure seamless deployment and operation of the AI platform.
* Monitor and enhance software performance to ensure stability and efficiency at scale.
* Stay updated with advancements in AI and machine learning technologies, applying them to enhance platform features.
Requirements
* Demonstrate knowledge and hands-on experience with Python and its associated toolchains for software development.
* Proficient in designing, building, and running large-scale platforms with experience in distributed systems.
* Expertise in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with proven experience in developing and deploying cloud-native applications.
* Demonstrate understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
* Familiarity with modern programming languages, specifically JavaScript and TypeScript for backend development.
* Experience with front-end frameworks, particularly React.
* Experience with MLOps tools and frameworks (e.g., MLflow, Weights & Biases) for seamless machine learning model deployment and monitoring.
* Prompt Engineering/ Search experience would be beneficial
* Understanding of AI/ML technologies, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs).
Nice to Have:
* Experience with LangChain / LlamaIndex, vector databases (e.g., FAISS), fine-tuning models on domain-specific data.
* Exposure to patent data or intellectual property markets.
* Experience with SQL, ETL processes, and data orchestration tools (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Talend).
We promote flexible working hours, numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We offer:
* Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
* Health screening, eye care vouchers, and private medical benefits
* Wellbeing programs
* Life assurance
* Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
* Save As You Earn share option scheme
* Travel Season ticket loan
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Optional Dental Insurance
* Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
* RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
* Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
* Access to extensive learning and development resources
* Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
About Us:
LNA provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, we were the first to bring legal and business information online with our Lexis and Nexis services.