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Senior Software Engineer II

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics, serving customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide.
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. This role is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The position involves complex software development within the legal and professional services sector, focusing on frontend development with various modern web technologies.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project execution, mentoring junior developers, and implementing best practices in software development. They will work with technologies including React, PHP, WordPress, and various frontend tools. The role requires strong technical expertise and 5+ years of experience in software engineering.

LexisNexis offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, retirement plans, and modern family benefits. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and provides opportunities for professional growth through study leave and mentorship programs. As a digital pioneer in legal and business information services, LexisNexis offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative solutions that advance the rule of law around the world.

The position is available in multiple South African locations including Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, offering flexibility in location choice while working with a global team of 11,800+ employees serving customers in more than 150 countries.

Last updated 9 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 various development environments including Agile Scrum and Kanban
  • Write and review detailed specifications for complex system components
  • Complete bug fixes of various complexity
  • Work closely with development team to understand website requirements
  • 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 such as webpack, grunt
  • 5+ years WordPress experience
  • Experience in GA4 and google tag manager implementation
  • Advanced understanding of cookie categorization for compliance requirements

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer II

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision 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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