Senior Software Engineer

LexisNexis; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal information provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience. The role involves software design, mentoring team members, and working with complex data models. Strong knowledge in C#, .NET, and Agile methodologies is essential. The company offers benefits like medical aid and flexible working hours to promote employee well-being.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Study Leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering.
• Proficient in data modeling principles.
• Expertise in multiple development languages.

Responsibilities

• Interface with team members to finalize requirements.
• Design complex system components.
• Mentor junior software engineers.

Skills

7+ years of Software Engineering experience

Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies

Strong proficiency with data manipulation languages

Expertise in C#, .NET, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and Angular

Education

BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

DevOps: CI/CD Process and Pipelines setup

Job description

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX , a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

This position performs complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line, and provides direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products. This position performs software design — typically across multiple systems; mentors more-junior members of the team; and talks to users/customers and translates their requests into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand 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.
• Train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Mentor less-senior software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Software Engineering experience
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.
• Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: C#, . NET, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and Angular.
• DevOps: CI/CD Process and Pipelines setup.
• 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 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

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.

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