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Software Engineering Lead

at Knewin in South Africa
Posted on January 8, 2024

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Would you enjoy working on our cutting-edge products? Are you ready for a lead Engineer role? Join us in shaping a more just world. About Us LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities. About the Role As a Software Engineering Lead, you will be serving as a Subject Matter Expert for your team. Alongside writing code for complex systems and applications, you'll have input into projects, schedules, and methodologies. Responsibilities · Serving as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific area of responsibility · Working closely with other development team members to understand product requirements and translate them into software designs · Implementing development processes, coding best practices and code reviews · Operating in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders · Completing complex bug fixes, and resolving technical issues · Mentoring your team, ensuring that they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles, providing clear feedback · Designing and working with complex data models · Managing your team, including interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and giving appropriate feedback · Encouraging new ideas from staff to foster improvements through innovations, and empowering them to be accountable Requirements · Have substantial Software Engineering experience · Have a BS degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience · Have an advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) · Have the ability to partner with and lead internal and external technology resources to solve business needs · Have good knowledge of test-driven development · Have an excellent understanding of data modelling principles, data manipulation languages and storage systems · Be expert in development languages, including C#, .NET, .NET Core, Angular, ASP.NET MVC, SQL · Show an aptitude for achieving business objectives through managing others · Be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills when dealing with multiple priorities, able to think analytically · Be a natural problem solver, able to take a lead in collaborating to resolve issues · Have excellent communication skills and the ability to convey information clearly to a wide audience Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees Working with Us LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Working for you We believe in a healthy work/life balance. 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: - Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits - Disability insurance - Dependent care and commuter spending accounts - Life and accident insurance - Retirement benefits (salary investment plan/employer stock purchase plan) - Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy About our Team LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We’re one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful. 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: . Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . #J-18808-Ljbffr

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