Software Engineer III

LexisNexis; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 680 000; Full time

Job summary

A global information analytics provider based in Gqeberha is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software components. The role requires 3+ years of software engineering experience and hands-on expertise in languages like Java, JavaScript, and C#. The company promotes well-being with benefits like medical aid and retirement plans, and emphasizes a healthy work/life balance through flexible working hours.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits

Modern family benefits

Study Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or a related field.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and perform effective unit testing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to clarify and finalize technical requirements.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components of moderate complexity.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established development best practices.

Skills

Java/J2EE

JavaScript

TypeScript

C#

.NET/.NET Core

Angular or React

C/C++

HTML

XML

SQL

Agile methodologies

Cypress

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, 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 the Role

As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of software components within a specific product area. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively to solve problems, build high‑quality code, and support continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to clarify and finalize technical requirements.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components of moderate complexity.
• Write and review technical specifications and documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established development best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and defects.
• Work effectively in various development environments (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with programming languages such as: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, .NET/.NET Core, Angular or React, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, UNIX, or Linux.
• Understanding of data modeling and working with data storage systems and complex data models or test‑driven development.
• Experience with automated testing tools (Cypress or similar).
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and perform effective unit testing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience applying software development methodologies (Agile).
• Knowledge of architectural patterns such as Web API or MVC.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

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

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that