Software Engineer - 2 (Intermediate)

Lexisnexis South Africa Shared Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is hiring an Intermediate Software Engineer in Johannesburg to build and modernize web-based software for regulatory and life sciences needs. You will work across backend services, UIs, data platforms, and cloud tech, applying AI-assisted development responsibly.

You will contribute to Azure-based deployments, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions for customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, REST APIs, Angular, and TypeScript.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server including queries and data access considerations.
• Knowledge of automated testing, Git, code reviews, and iterative delivery.
• Willingness to adopt AI coding tools and responsible AI practices.
• Ability to own moderately complex tasks and coordinate with teams.
• Focus on security, data privacy, reliability, and thorough documentation.
• Experience with Azure services, CI/CD, and cloud-based deployments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain C#/.NET APIs, microservices, background processes, and Angular UIs.
• Modernize legacy applications with well-scoped changes.
• Design data models and queries for SQL Server.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to plan, implement, test, and document work.
• Write automated tests and adopt test-driven approaches where useful.
• Participate in code reviews and design/implementation discussions.
• Work with Azure services, CI/CD, logging, and monitoring for production support.
• Collaborate with product, QA, architecture, security, and operations teams.

Skills

C#

.NET

REST APIs

Angular

TypeScript

Microsoft SQL Server

Automated testing

Git

Code reviews

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineer - 2 (Intermediate)

Johannesburg RELX INC

Posted 8 days ago

Job Description

Johannesburg HB South Africa
Durban HB South Africa
Full time
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Are you passionate about building modern software that helps customers solve complex regulatory challenges?
Would you like to work with AI-enabled development practices while contributing to products that support innovation across the life sciences industry?
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. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles ( the Role
As an Intermediate Software Engineer, you will help build and enhance web-based software solutions that support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device manufacturers in meeting global regulatory requirements. You will contribute across backend services, user interfaces, data platforms, and cloud technologies while applying AI-assisted development practices responsibly. Working within a collaborative environment, you will help modernize existing applications and deliver reliable, maintainable solutions that create value for customers.
Responsibilities
+ Build and maintain C#/.NET APIs, microservices, background processes, and Angular user interfaces.
+ Help modernize legacy applications through well-scoped changes that improve maintainability, reliability, and the user experience.
+ Design and work with Microsoft SQL Server data models, queries, and integrations.
+ Use approved AI development tools to help plan, implement, test, debug, refactor, and document work, reviewing and validating AI-generated output before it becomes part of the product.
+ Write automated tests and apply test-driven development where it helps clarify behaviour and reduce risk.
+ Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and shared decisions about design and implementation.
+ Work with Azure services, CI/CD pipelines, logging, and monitoring to help deliver and support production software.
+ Collaborate with product, quality engineering, architecture, security, and operations colleagues to take work from requirements through release and support.
Requirements
+ Around 3 or more years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent evidence of delivering production software.
+ Practical experience with C#, .NET, REST APIs, Angular, and TypeScript.
+ Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, including writing queries and understanding data access and performance considerations.
+ A sound grasp of automated testing, Git, code review, and iterative software delivery.
+ Experience using AI coding tools, or a strong willingness to adopt them thoughtfully.
+ The ability to own moderately complex tasks, communicate progress and trade-offs, and seek input when a decision has wider architectural or customer impact.
+ Care for security, data privacy, reliability, and clear documentation.
+ Helpful experience with Azure services, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, legacy modernization, microservice integration, observability, production troubleshooting, or software in life sciences, healthcare, regulatory, or other high-trust environments.
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.
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