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Senior Software Engineer I

Cape Town Full time

Senior software engineer I

 

Are you ready for the next step in your engineering career?

Would you enjoy working on our cutting-edge products?

 

About our Team

We are strengthening our software engineering team to modernise our existing application stack, powering one of LexisNexis IP’s flagship products, PatentSight+. The team enhances the application with new features and functions to enrich the user’s experience. This is an opportunity to work on modern, cloud native infrastructure and become part of building the new architecture.

 

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will perform complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software product line. You will provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products. You will perform software design typically across multiple systems; mentors more-junior members of the team; and talks to users/customers and translates their requests into solutions.

 

Responsibilities

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

  • Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.

  • 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 successfully.

  • Operating in a Scrum based development environment while collaborating with stakeholders.

  • Help entry-level software engineers, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.

  • Resolving complex bug issues and technical issues as necessary.

  • Designing and working with complex data models.

 

Requirements

  • 3 -5 years professional experience in a software engineering role.

  • Have BSC degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

  • Experience with C#, SQL and the .Net Core Entity Framework, Windows.

  • Experience working with React or Angular. JavaScript, CSS, HTML, XML.

  • Experience with AWS or similar cloud providers, including knowledge on running cost effective serverless architecture is a plus.

  • Have advanced knowledge and experience of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile) along with AI tools e.g. GitHub CoPilot (nice-to-have).

  • Be proficient in data manipulation and optimization techniques.

  • Be able to analyze, debug, and resolve complex software issues.

  • Be able to work effectively with technical and non-technical team members and communicate requirements clearly.

 

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.

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