Consulting/Principal Software Engineer
Job in
Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for:
LexisNexis South Africa Shared Services (Pty) Ltd Company
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-23
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
This position provides assistance and input to management, develops and leads large multifunctional development activities, solves complex technical problems, writes complex code for computer systems, and serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may also provide sizing or budget recommendations to management.
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary technical point of contact for internal and external technology resources.Provide design input across a product.Work directly with internal and external customers and end users.Serve as acknowledged “go to” person on coding and technical issues.Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.Complete complex bug fixes.Develop and maintain product high availability. Provide support to production systems including service recovery for outages and root cause analysis for future prevention.Identify, recommend and implement product improvement to increase quality, supportability, performance and availability.Mentor lead software developers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques.Requirements
10+ years of Software Engineering experienceBS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferredSoftware development process expert in applicable methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).Expertise in data modeling, design and manipulation, optimization, best practices, tuning, and leading industry trend knowledge.Expertise in development languages including but not limited to Java, PHP, Python, Golang, C++, .NEt/C#, Shell Scripts, JavaScript, Type Script, AngularExpertise in technologies including but not limited to:
MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, Mongo
DB, Rabbit
MQ, AWS, Linux (Red Hat and Ubuntu), Visual Studio, Install Shield, Docker, Jenkins, Microsoft Add-ins.Expertise in use of Git Hub copilot or other AI-driven development toolsExpertise in normalized/dimensional data modeling principles and their application to complex business needs.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
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