Software Engineer II

RELX; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company located in Johannesburg is looking for a Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience. The role involves developing software solutions using .NET and Angular, collaborating effectively with team members, and ensuring high-quality code. The company promotes a work-life balance and offers flexible working hours alongside benefits such as medical aid and study leave.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Study Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Strong ability to complete moderately complex bug fixes while ensuring high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Interface with team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review specifications for system components.
• Implement development processes and coding best practices.
• Resolve technical issues as necessary.

Skills

.NET (C#)

ASP.NET Core

Entity Framework

Angular

Agile development

Waterfall methodology

N-tier architecture

Cloud-based deployment

Technical communication

Bug fixing

Education

BS Engineering / Computer Science

Job description

About the role

This position performs moderately difficult research, design, and software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line. The position should have the ability to work on individual pieces of work and solve problems including the design of the program flow of individual pieces of code, effective coding, and unit testing.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately 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.
• Resolve technical issues as necessary.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• Complete bug fixes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Software Engineering experience
• BS Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• Skilled in .NET (C#), including ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework, with strong experience in Angular and front‑end best practices, as well as working in Windows and UNIX environments.
• Experienced in N‑tier architecture and cloud‑based deployment for scalable enterprise applications.
• Familiar with industry standards such as code coverage and test‑driven development.
• Knowledgeable in software development methodologies including Agile and Waterfall, as well as data storage subsystems.
• Experienced in writing and reviewing detailed specifications for moderately complex system components.
• Strong ability to complete moderately complex bug fixes while ensuring high‑quality solutions.
• Effective collaborator with both internal and external technology resources.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills to support technical and cross‑functional work.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organization. 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