Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Java/React)

RELX INC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Reed Tech is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and test software within a data-heavy product area. You will translate product requirements into solid software solutions using Java/J2EE, JavaScript, and React, while aligning with Agile or Waterfall practices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, write unit tests, review code, and contribute to robust data models and data manipulation workflows.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with data manipulation languages.
• Understanding of data modeling principles.
• Ability to work with complex data models.
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE, JavaScript and React.
• Familiarity with code coverage and testing practices.
• Ability to work with internal/external tech resources.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
• Knowledge of test-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Interface with team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review detailed specifications for system components.
• Translate product requirements into software designs.
• Implement development processes, code reviews, and practices.
• Work in Agile or Waterfall environments with key stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues as necessary.
• Complete bug fixes.

Skills

Data manipulation

Data modeling

Complex data models

Java/J2EE

JavaScript

React

Test-driven development

Agile/Waterfall

Team collaboration

Job description

Johannesburg

South Africa - Cape Town

South Africa - Durban

Full time

R119660

Are you interested in solving software engineering challenges and turning product requirements into effective, well-tested solutions?

Would you enjoy collaborating with technology teams while building your skills across modern development environments?

About our Team

LexisNexis Reed Tech brings clarity to innovation for businesses worldwide. We enable innovators to accomplish more by helping them make informed decisions, be more productive, comply with regulations, and ultimately achieve a competitive advantage for their business. Our Reed Tech suite of SingleSource™ for Medical Devices, SingleSource™ for Drug Products, and Navigator™ for Drug Labels enables life sciences companies to create product data management strategies and meet compliance deadlines on time. We are proud to directly support and serve these innovators in their endeavors to better humankind. For more information, please visit https://www.reedtech.com/

About the Role

In this role, you will undertake moderately complex research, design, and software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line. You will design program flows, develop and unit test code, solve technical problems, and collaborate with other technology professionals to translate product requirements into effective software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.

• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.

• Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.

• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.

• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.

• Resolve technical issues as necessary.

• Complete bug fixes.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with data manipulation languages.

• Understanding of data modeling principles.

• Ability to work with complex data models.

• Proficiency in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, React

• Familiarity of industry best practices — code coverage.

• Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources.

• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

• Knowledge of test-driven development.

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.

Working Pattern

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.

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.

If performed in any of the following locations: DEU – Home Based – Berlin; DEU Home Based – Merseburg; DEU Home Based – Bad Soden; Germany – Berlin (Leipziger Platz); Germany – Düsseldorf (LexisNexis); Germany – Karlsruhe; Germany – Merseburg; Germany – Bonn; Germany – Kusterdingen; Germany – DUS – Johannstrasse; Home Based – Baden‑Württemberg; Home Based – Bremen; Home Based – Lower Saxony; Home Based – North Rhine‑Westphalia; or Home Based – Rhineland‑Palatinate, the base pay range is €53,800 - €89,800.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here (https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us/benefits) to access benefits specific to your location.

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.

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.

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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.

Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.

Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.