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RELX INC Software Engineering Lead in Johannesburg, South Africa
Software Engineering Lead
Do you enjoy coaching others to achieve high standards?
Are you ready for the next step in your engineering career?
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
This position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies. The position has direct reports.
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 minimum 7 years Software Development experience
Be expert in development languages, including C#, Angular, AWS
Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
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 resourcesYour 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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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.