Cape Town
47 days ago
Senior Software Engineer I

Do you enjoy being part of a team that works with a diverse range of products/technology?
 

Do you enjoy mentoring junior colleagues?
 

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 Senior Software Engineer, you'll perform complex research, and software development assignments, and provide direct input into project plans.
 

Responsibilities
 

Interfacing with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.

Writing and review detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.

Completing complex bug fixes.

Working closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.

Implementing development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.

Operating in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.

Training entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.


Requirements
 

Have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering-Computer Science or equivalent

Possess extensive Software Engineering experience

Have advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)

Demonstrate a proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques

Have experience of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles and data storage subsystems

Have experience in development languages, such as: Java/J2EE, JSP, XML, SQL

Possess the ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components

Have experience in AWS, Kubernetes, Lucene, Solr or Elasticsearch is highly desirable


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.
 

LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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