✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Consulting/Principal Software Engineer (Python)

at LexisNexis

📍 Raleigh, NC Hybrid Posted March 12, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves leading the design and development of scalable software solutions in a cloud environment, primarily using Python and AWS/Azure services, with a focus on AI-driven legal tech products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead software design and deployment
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Collaborate on technical specifications
  • Troubleshoot complex issues
  • Stay updated with industry trends

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Python programming, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure as code (Terraform), and CI/CD pipelines, emphasizing scalable and reliable software architecture.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior-level software engineer with over 10 years of experience, proficient in Python, cloud services like AWS and Azure, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. They possess strong leadership skills and experience designing scalable, high-performance software systems.

Must-Have Skills

Proven experience as a Principal Software EngineerPython programming languageDatabase technology (SQLNoSQL)Azure/AWS cloud servicesSoftware architecture and design patternsContainerization and orchestration toolsCI/CD pipelinesDevOps practicesProblem-solving skillsLeadership abilities

Nice-to-Have Skills

Scaling AI-driven productsML pipelinesModel deploymentModel servingDebugging

Tools & Platforms

AzureAmazon Web ServicesEC2S3LambdaRDSDockerKubernetesTerraform

Required Skills

PythonSQLNoSQLAzureAWSEC2S3LambdaRDSDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDDevOpsSoftware architectureDesign patterns

Hard Skills

PythonSQLNoSQLAzureAmazon Web ServicesAWSEC2S3LambdaRDSDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDDevOpsSoftware architectureDesign patterns

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationleadershipcollaborativementoring

Industry & Role

Industry Legal Tech / Information Services
Job Function Designing and deploying scalable cloud-based software solutions in a collaborative environment

Keywords for Your Resume

Principal Software EngineerPythonSQLNoSQLAzureAmazon Web ServicesAWSEC2S3LambdaRDSDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDDevOpsSoftware architectureDesign patterns

Deal Breakers

Less than 10 years of experience, Lack of cloud services experience (AWS/Azure), No experience with containerization tools, Inability to work hybrid schedule in Raleigh, NC

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