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Principal Software Engineer at LexisNexis South Africa

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 10 years
  • Location Western Cape
  • City Cape Town
  • Job Field ICT / Computer

Principal Software Engineer at LexisNexis South Africa

Principal Software Engineer

About the Role

  • We are looking for a Consulting/Principal Software Engineer to lead complex development projects, provide technical expertise, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role involves designing and implementing software systems, solving challenging technical problems, and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to software design and development across multiple products.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet business needs.
  • Develop, review, and maintain high-quality code and system specifications.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
  • Recommend and implement improvements for scalability, security, and efficiency.
  • Support production systems and perform root cause analysis for outages.
  • Mentor and guide team members on best practices and development methodologies.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, SQL, and web application frameworks.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and operating systems (Linux – Red Hat/Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows).
  • Ability to design and optimize complex data models, including data manipulation and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with AI-driven development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and modern development environments (Visual Studio).
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience leading cross-functional projects.
  • Understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends in software development.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to LexisNexis South Africa on relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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