Senior Software Engineer in Test I

LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Cape Town
ZAR 400 000 - 500 000
Job description

Senior Software Engineer in Test I

Do you have extensive experience in software testing and a proactive attitude that drives excellence?

Do you enjoy being part of a team that works with a diverse range of technologies?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET), you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of performance and automation testing solutions. You will work closely with management to apply automation strategy. You will also plan and execute effective and efficient performance and automation testing to accomplish on-time and efficient delivery of high-quality software products and/or data.

Responsibilities

  1. Innovating process improvements that enable efficient delivery and maintenance with consistent direction.
  2. Researching available tools and leading in initiatives to identify and implement those that will cost-effectively enhance testing capabilities and product quality.
  3. Configuring, maintaining, and/or administering testing tools or environments.
  4. Developing and executing automated and performance testing for assigned projects to successfully and consistently enable delivery of high-quality software products.
  5. Reporting issues and results, researching and identifying root causes as appropriate, documenting accordingly.
  6. Conducting project reviews, ensuring review criteria are defined, and implementing procedures for ensuring quality control of project deliverables.
  7. Cooperating in the enhancement of the methodologies employed for test planning and execution, defect tracking, and metric and status reporting.
  8. Maintaining framework for record retention in order to support internal and external IT audits.
  9. Keeping awareness of the state of the industry and evaluate emerging trends/developments that may benefit the organization.

Requirements

  1. Have a BSC degree in computer science or equivalent.
  2. Must have 5+ years of Quality Assurance Test Engineering experience.
  3. Have an in-depth knowledge and experience in Java or C#.
  4. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Object-Oriented principles.
  5. Demonstrate proven ability to develop and execute automated and performance testing.
  6. Have extensive experience with Selenium WebDriver.
  7. Have solid understanding of QA methodologies.
  8. Be able to identify and implement continuous improvement practices.

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:

  1. Medical Aid
  2. Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
  3. Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
  4. 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, 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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