Software Engineer III

LexisNexis South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Software Engineer in Johannesburg to contribute to the design, development, and testing of software solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of software development experience and strong problem-solving skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams while staying informed about emerging technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex data models and participate in code reviews.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Understanding of data modelling and data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to understand requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Develop, test, and maintain software components of moderate complexity.
• Participate in code reviews and apply best practices in software development.

Skills

Software development

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Unit testing

Communication skills

Education

Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

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About The Role :

• We are seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and testing of software solutions within a specific product area. This role involves solving technical challenges, writing clean and efficient code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with team members to understand requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Develop, test, and maintain software components of moderate complexity.
• Participate in code reviews and apply best practices in software development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and development methodologies.
• Contribute to documentation and specifications as needed.

Requirements :

• 3+ years of experience in software development or equivalent practical experience.
• Education in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is helpful but not required. Equivalent experience is valued.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Understanding of data modelling and data manipulation.
• Experience with unit testing and debugging.
• Ability to work with complex data models and systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.