Senior Software Engineer II

LexisNexis South Africa Shared Services (Pty) Ltd Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Family benefits

Study Leave

Job summary

LexisNexis Intellectual Property in Cape Town seeks an experienced software engineer to lead design across systems and mentor junior engineers. You will translate customer requests into scalable solutions, participate in cross-functional teams, and contribute to architecture across cloud and on‑prem environments.

You will work with Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, .Net, and Python, applying data modeling and optimization to complex data stores while promoting best practices and modern development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
• BS in Engineering/CS or equivalent experience
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS strongly preferred)
• Strong proficiency with SQL and data modeling principles
• Knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems and data manipulation techniques
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, .Net, and Python
• Familiarity with test-driven development and development toolsets

Responsibilities

• Interface with technical personnel to finalize requirements.
• Write and review detailed specifications for complex system components.
• Translate product requirements into software designs with team input.
• Implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Work in Agile, Waterfall, and other environments with stakeholders.
• Mentor entry-level engineers in development methodologies.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Guide less-senior developers on optimization techniques.

Skills

Java/J2EE

JavaScript

.Net

Python

SQL

Data modeling

AWS

Education

BS in Engineering/CS

Job description

About Team

LexisNexis Intellectual Property, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About 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

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• Have experience working with cloud platforms, like AWS being strongly preferred, although Azure or Google Cloud experience could be acceptable due to transferable concepts.
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.
• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.
• Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, .Net, and Python.
• Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.
• Ability to interface competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Knowledge of test-driven development.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation and offer an appealing working environment for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and we support both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals. We offer flexible working hours, allowing you to structure your day in a way that helps you work at your best. Working for You Your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

Benefits

• 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 productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, LexisNexis was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. 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. 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. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.