Consulting / Principal Software Engineer

LexisNexis (Proprietary) Limited Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consulting Principal Software Engineer to lead multifunctional development activities and solve complex technical problems. In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert guidance, collaborate closely with teams and clients, and mentor junior developers. The organization promotes a healthy work/life balance and offers flexible working hours to enhance productivity. With a strong focus on employee well-being, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes medical aid and a retirement plan with risk benefits. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and fosters your professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Flexible Working Hours

Study Assistance

Sabbaticals

Modern Family Benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering required.
• Expertise in Angular, .Net, Azure, SQL, AWS, .Netcore.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources.
• Mentor and lead software developers on development methodologies.

Skills

Software Engineering

Angular

.Net

Azure

SQL

AWS

.Netcore

Test-Driven Development

Project Planning

Education

BS in Engineering / Computer Science

Advanced Degree (preferred)

Tools

Desktop Tool Sets

Job description

As a Consulting Principal Software Engineer, you will provide assistance and input to management. You will develop and lead large multifunctional development activities. You will also solve complex technical problems and write complex code for computer systems. In addition, you will serve as a senior source of expertise and possibly provide sizing or budget recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources including coding and technical issues.
• Providing design input across a product and work directly with customers and end users.
• Collaborating with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Completing complex bug fixes as well as designing and working with complex data models.
• Mentoring and leading software developers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques including ad-hoc duties assigned.

Requirements

• Have at least 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering.
• Have a BS in Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Expertise in development languages and cloud technologies including but not limited to Angular, .Net, Azure, SQL, AWS, .Netcore.
• Be an expert in test-driven development and maintenance including techniques for applying best practices for overall project.
• Have proven expertise in the use and development of applicable desktop tool sets.
• Have experience partnering and leading internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Have solid knowledge of architectural principles.
• Have exceptional project planning skills, including delegation skills involving prioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.

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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working for you

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy.