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RELX INC Automation Software Engineer in Durban, South Africa
Are you passionate about working on cutting-edge products? Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Join us as an Automation Software Engineer II and be part of our dynamic team driving innovation and excellence.
About Our Team
Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence. Our engineers are not just coders; they are thinkers, problem solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about building impactful solutions.
We believe in fostering an environment where every team member can grow and succeed. Continuous learning and professional development are at the core of our culture. We encourage our engineers to explore new ideas, experiment with the latest technologies, and contribute to open-source projects. Together, we tackle complex challenges and deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and users.
If you are excited about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we invite you to join us on this incredible journey.
About The Role
As an Automation Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain automations to boost productivity and reduce manual work. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, ensuring our systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our products by applying your knowledge and creativity to develop scalable and high-quality software solutions
Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver exceptional products and services, and you will be recognized for the value you bring to the team. If you are a motivated and talented engineer looking to advance your career and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.
At RELX, we are committed to advancing gender diversity within the technology sector and supporting greater representation of women in tech. To further this commitment, RELX has implemented the following initiatives:Women in Technology (WiT) Mentoring Program: This program is tailored to enhance career development for female talent in tech roles across all our businesses.Women’s Network Forum: We offer dedicated forums that foster community, mentorship, and professional growth for women.Inspiring Future Talent: We actively engage with schools, hosting events to inspire young females to consider and pursue careers in technology.
Responsibilities
Designing Automation process solutions in accordance with standard UiPath design principles and conventions.
Configuring new RPA processes and objects using core workflow principles that are efficient, well structured, maintainable, and easy to understand.
Problem solving issues that arise in day to day running of RPA processes and providing timely responses and solutions as required.
Communicating on software related issues, suggested improvements, and participating with other users in the Automation community.
Working within project planning constraints, communicating any identified project risks and issues to the delivery/project manager accordingly and providing inputs to the change control process.
Creating and documenting test procedures and scenarios for the pre-UAT phases.
Requirements
BS Engineering/Computer Science, MIS or equivalent experience.
Software development domain expertise in one or more general purpose programming languages (i.e. Python, Go).
Working experience in coding RPA solutions at enterprise level using one of the industry leading Robotics Automation Products, UiPath and/or other alternative RPA solutions such as Power Automate.
Experience in workflow scripting, web services and Integration objects and database configuration;
Up to date with emerging technologies and products as well as awareness of opportunities they provide.
Ability to adapt to working with a global organization across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless communication and project continuity.
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.
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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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.