Consulting/Principle Software Engineer

Consulting/Principal Software Engineer

Do you enjoy coaching others to achieve high standards?

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

About our Team

The Lexis plus team is a dynamic, goal-oriented cross-functional team divided into front end, back office and (search and AI) functions. They operate across different cities and work closely with global team members from the US, France, and India to deliver the most advanced yet elegant research platform for the legal market in South Africa.

About the Role

As a Consulting Software Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to guide management and lead multifunctional development teams in tackling intricate challenges. Your role will involve spearheading designs of large projects, devising innovative solutions to complex problems, and serving as a trusted authority in your field.

Responsibilities

• Providing design input across a product
• Acting as an acknowledged 'go to' person on coding and technical issues for both internal and external contacts
• Interfacing with other personnel or team members to finalize requirements
• Completing complex bug fixes and resolving technical issues
• Designing and working with complex data models
• Mentoring lead software developers interested in consultancy in development methodologies and optimization techniques

Requirements

• Have a BS degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Have 10 years of Software Development experience
• Be an expert in development languages, including JAVA/C#/Python, JavaScript, Angular 2, SQL, and .Net
• Have experience in partnering with and leading internal and external technology resources to solve business needs
• Have excellent knowledge of test-driven development and maintenance, including techniques for applying best practices
• Have great problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement effective solutions

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.

• Hybrid – Once or twice a week in the office

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. As this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Health care plans and benefits
- Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
- Life assurance and accident policies
- Comprehensive pension plans
- Access to learning and development resources
Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location.

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, 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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