Job Description

About our TeamNexis 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 RoleThe 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, Kubernetes
• Experience in agile software methodologies with good understanding on data modelling principles
• Exposure to various database systems, the development of microservices, optimization, and
• Industry best practices
• Experience in interfacing competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Successful track record with event-based systems using Kafka, SQS, or similar
• History of creating or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong 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 youWe 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 youAt 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 Fund
• Generous long-service awards
• Sick Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave,
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professionalxc2xae 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 Lexisxc2xae and Nexisxc2xae services.science and healthcare to partner for a better world.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: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Please read our .

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