Software Engineer I

RELX; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cape Town is looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join their software engineering team. This role offers a chance to work with experienced engineers on modern cloud-native applications. You will participate in software development, troubleshoot bugs, and contribute to Agile practices while developing your technical skills. The company promotes a healthy work/life balance with various benefits including medical aid and retirement plans. Ideal candidates should have a BSc degree and some programming experience.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Study Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years' experience in software development or related internships.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of programming languages and web technologies.
• Interest in cloud platforms and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to understand product requirements.
• Assist in coding, reviewing specifications, and developing components.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve software bugs.
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and methodologies.
• Learn from senior colleagues and improve technical abilities.

Skills

C#

SQL

.Net Core

React

Angular

JavaScript

CSS

HTML

Education

BSc degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Junior software engineer

Are you ready for the next step in your engineering career?

Would you enjoy working on our cutting-edge products?

About our Team

We are strengthening our software engineering team to modernise our existing application stack, powering one of LexisNexis IP’s flagship products, PatentSight+. The team enhances the application with new features and functions to enrich the user’s experience. This is an opportunity to work on modern, cloud native infrastructure and become part of building the new architecture.

About the Role

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will work under the guidance of experienced team members on various research, design, and software development assignments. You will collaborate on defining project requirements, contribute to design discussions, and work in a team-focused environment to help build user-friendly and efficient software solutions. This role is designed to help you grow your technical skills and learn agile development practices in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Team Members
  Work closely with more experienced engineers and other technical personnel to understand and contribute to product requirements.

• Participate in Development Tasks
  Assist in writing code, reviewing detailed specifications, and developing portions of system components while following best practices.

• Support Software Testing and Debugging
  Help troubleshoot and resolve bugs, ensuring that software components are reliable and meet quality standards.

• Contribute to a Scrum-Based Environment
  Engage in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, learning agile methodologies and contributing to the team’s progress.

• Learn and Grow
  Absorb feedback from senior colleagues, continuously improve your technical abilities, and gradually take on increasing responsibility with the support of your team.

Requirements

• Educational Background
  A BSc degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; relevant internships or equivalent experience is welcome.

• 1 - 2 years' experience

• Programming Skills
  Basic to intermediate knowledge in C#, SQL, and .Net Core technologies. Familiarity with modern web technologies such as React or Angular, JavaScript, CSS, HTML.

• Cloud Exposure
  An interest in cloud platforms such as AWS or similar, with a desire to learn about cost-effective and scalable serverless architectures.

• Development Methodologies
  Familiarity with Agile methodologies and an enthusiasm to expand your knowledge of modern software development practices.

• Problem-Solving Approach
  Ability to learn through debugging, ask questions, and work collaboratively in a technical environment.

• Communication
  Ability to effectively communicate with team members, ask for help when needed, and contribute ideas that support collective problem solving.

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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