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Senior Software Engineer II

LexisNexis is a global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics, helping customers increase productivity and improve decision-making.
Johannesburg, South AfricaDurban, South AfricaCape Town, South Africa
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Legal

Description For Senior Software Engineer II

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to join their team. As a digital pioneer in legal and business information services, they're looking for someone to perform complex research, design, and software development within their product lines. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies including React, PHP, and modern frontend tools, while contributing to a company that serves customers in over 150 countries.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in frontend development, particularly with WordPress, JavaScript frameworks, and modern development tools. You'll be responsible for end-to-end project execution, mentoring junior developers, and maintaining high coding standards.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with a company at the forefront of legal technology and AI implementation. LexisNexis provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, retirement plans, and modern family benefits. They promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours and various wellbeing initiatives.

The role is based in South Africa with options in Johannesburg, Durban, or Cape Town. You'll be part of a global team working on solutions that help improve productivity and advance the rule of law around the world. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior developer looking to make an impact in the legal technology sector while working with a stable, industry-leading company.

Last updated 15 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer II

  • End to end executing of assigned projects from definition to final implementation
  • Serving as initial point of escalation for software development issues
  • Operating in Agile Scrum and Kanban environments
  • Writing and reviewing detailed specifications for complex system components
  • Complete bug fixes of various complexity
  • Work with development team to translate requirements into software designs
  • Implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews
  • Train and mentor entry-level software engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer II

JavaScript
React
PHP
TypeScript
  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
  • Experience with git, CSS, SaaS, jQuery, JavaScript, React, PHP
  • Experience with task runners (webpack, grunt)
  • Ability to translate Figma designs to web
  • 5+ years WordPress experience
  • Experience in GA4 and Google Tag Manager implementation
  • Advanced understanding of cookie categorization for compliance

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer II

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Medical Aid
  • Retirement Plan with Risk Benefits
  • Modern family benefits including adoption and surrogacy
  • Study Leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-life balance initiatives

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