Consulting / Principle Software Engineer

LexisNexis (Proprietary) Limited Company; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Durban is seeking a Consulting Software Engineer to lead multifunctional development teams and tackle complex challenges. The role involves spearheading project designs, mentoring developers, and providing technical guidance. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options and offers various benefits to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Health care plans and benefits

Modern Family Benefits

Life assurance and accident policies

Comprehensive pension plans

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• 10 years Software Development experience.
• Expert in development languages including JAVA, C#, Python, JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Providing design input across a product.
• Mentoring lead software developers in development methodologies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Test-Driven Development

Education

BS degree in Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

JAVA

C#

Python

JavaScript

Angular 2

SQL

.Net

Job description

About the Role

As a Consulting Software Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to guide management and lead multifunctional development teams in tackling intricate challenges. Your role will involve spearheading designs of large projects, devising innovative solutions to complex problems, and serving as a trusted authority in your field.

Responsibilities

1. Providing design input across a product
2. Acting as an acknowledged 'go to' person on coding and technical issues, for both internal and external contacts
3. Interfacing with other personnel or team members to finalize requirements
4. Completing complex bug fixes, and resolving technical issues
5. Designing and working with complex data models
6. Mentoring lead software developers interested in consultancy in development methodologies and optimization techniques

Requirements

1. Have a BS degree in Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent experience
2. Have 10 years Software Development experience
3. Be expert in development languages, including JAVA / C# / Python, JavaScript, Angular 2, SQL, and .Net
4. Have experience in partnering with and leading internal and external technology resources to solve business needs
5. Have excellent knowledge of test-driven development and maintenance, including techniques for applying best practices
6. Have great problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement effective solutions

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organisation. 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.

Workplace Flexibility

Hybrid – Once or twice a week in the office

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health care plans and benefits
• Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• Life assurance and accident policies
• Comprehensive pension plans
• Access to learning and development resources

Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location.