Senior Software Engineer

LexisNexis South Africa Shared Services (Pty) Ltd Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead software design and development. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in dot net, C#, and Angular. The role offers flexible working hours and various benefits, promoting a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan with Risk Benefits

Study Leave

Modern family benefits including adoption and surrogacy

Qualifications

• Professional experience in a software engineering role.
• Advanced understanding of data modelling, storage subsystems, and data manipulation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall approaches, test-driven development, and coding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading software design and development across multiple systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to finalize technical requirements.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Mentoring and training junior software engineers.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Proficiency in dot net

Knowledge of C#

Experience with Angular

GIT proficiency

SQL and data manipulation

Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Debugging and problem solving

Mentoring junior developers

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be involved in research, design, and software development within a specific software functional area or product line. You will provide direct input on project plans, schedules, and methodologies while designing software across multiple systems. Additionally, you will be mentoring junior team members and translating customer requirements into effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading software design and development across multiple systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to finalize technical requirements.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining complex software components.
• Implementing best practices in coding, development methodologies, and code reviews.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, ensuring optimal system performance.
• Operating in Agile, Waterfall, and other development environments while working with stakeholders.
• Mentoring and training junior software engineers, guiding them on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry advancements.

Requirements

• Have professional experience in a software engineering role.
• Have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Be proficient in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT including SQL and data manipulation.
• Have advanced understanding of data modelling, storage subsystems, and data manipulation techniques.
• Have hands‑on experience with Agile and Waterfall approaches, test‑driven development, and coding best practices.
• Be able to analyze, debug, and resolve complex software issues.
• Have experience guiding junior developers in technical best practices.
• Have solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

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 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
• Study Leave