Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Java/React)

RELX INC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Shared parental leave

Job summary

LexisNexis Reed Tech in Johannesburg is seeking a software engineer to help transform product requirements into robust, well-tested solutions. You will collaborate with technical teams, design components, and contribute to development processes across Agile and Waterfall environments.

The role emphasizes data modeling, Java/J2EE, JavaScript, and React skills to deliver compliant, high-quality software supporting life sciences data management.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Java/J2EE

JavaScript

React

Data modeling

SQL

TDD

Agile

Collaboration

Job description

Johannesburg

South Africa - Cape Town

South Africa - Durban

Full time

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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.

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.

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 .

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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.

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.