Consulting/Principal Software Engineer

RELX; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information analytics provider is seeking a Consulting/Principal Software Engineer to lead complex development projects in Gqeberha, South Africa. In this role, you will provide technical expertise, design software systems, and mentor team members. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in languages like C# and JavaScript, and familiarity with cloud platforms. The company offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to support work/life balance.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Study Leave

Family benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
• Proficient in programming languages including C#, .NET, JavaScript, SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design and development across multiple products.
• Collaborate with teams to meet business needs.
• Develop and maintain high-quality code.

Skills

Software Engineering

Agile methodologies

C#

JavaScript

SQL

Linux

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Visual Studio

Job description

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About the Role

We are looking for a Consulting/Principal Software Engineer to lead complex development projects, provide technical expertise, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role involves designing and implementing software systems, solving challenging technical problems, and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to software design and development across multiple products.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet business needs.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality code and system specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Recommend and implement improvements for scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Support production systems and perform root cause analysis for outages.
• Mentor and guide team members on best practices and development methodologies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, SQL, and web application frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and operating systems (Linux – Red Hat/Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows).
• Ability to design and optimize complex data models, including data manipulation and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with AI‑driven development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and modern development environments (Visual Studio).
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience leading cross‑functional projects.
• Understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends in software development.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering.

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 for you

We know that your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study 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 are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1‑855‑833‑5120.

Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here.

Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

USA Job Seekers

EEO Know Your Rights.