Senior Software Engineer I page is loaded Senior Software Engineer I Apply locations Johannesburg Cape Town time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R72588 About our Team Nexis Solutions, a division of LexisNexis, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us transform the way we build and deliver software. We are the leading global provider of news and business information, constantly innovating to help our customers succeed by combining information and analytics to increase productivity and improve decision making.
Join us in building a high performing development team in South Africa. This role must provide technical direction and mentorship for other software engineers in the development of next-generation research tools. We are looking for someone who has in-depth technical knowledge, strong communication skills and interest in helping create a key technology hub for Nexis Solutions.
About the Role The Senior Software Engineer role is a hands-on developer, potentially with full-stack experience. This role will become a subject matter expert for the South African team and help influence its expansion in becoming an innovation technology hub for Nexis Solutions. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, you should expect to participate in pull requests as both author and reviewer, brainstorm new approaches, and generally contribute to the innovation of the team.
Responsibilities Interface with other personnel or team members to identify solutions to customer problems.Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.Troubleshoot and resolve problems.Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex proposed solutions and translate them into working software.Participate in development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.Operate in various development environments (Agile, Kanban, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.Mentor and/or train more junior software engineers, ensuring they become knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.Contribute and encourage new ideas to foster innovation and improvements. Requirements Experience in development languages and tools including but not limited to: JavaScript, React, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Linux, AWS, KubernetesExperience in agile software methodologies with good understanding on data modelling principlesExposure to various database systems, the development of microservices, optimization, and Industry best practicesExperience in interfacing competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.Successful track record with event-based systems using Kafka, SQS, or similarHistory of creating or maintaining CI/CD pipelinesStrong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc.Strong problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues. 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 At Nexis Solutions, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Group Health Insurance Policy (covering self and family)Group Provident FundGenerous long-service awardsSick Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave,Maternity/Paternity 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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LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets and preventing bribery and corruption within their supply chains. We partner with leading global associations and customers to help collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. We endeavour to advance the rule of law across the world.Our teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to advance what's possible for the way our customers work and to advance what's possible in the world by strengthening the rule of law.
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