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Senior Software Engineer II

LexisNexis is a global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics, helping customers improve productivity and advance the rule of law 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 in South Africa. This role is perfect for an experienced developer with a strong background in frontend technologies and WordPress development. As part of a global organization serving customers in over 150 countries, you'll work on complex software solutions that help transform the legal industry through technology and AI.

The position involves complex research, design, and software development within the company's product line, with a focus on frontend development using technologies like React, PHP, and WordPress. You'll be responsible for end-to-end project execution, mentoring junior developers, and implementing best practices in development processes.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong expertise in frontend technologies, and a deep understanding of WordPress development. You'll work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that serve the legal and professional community.

LexisNexis offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, retirement plans, and modern family benefits. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours and various wellbeing initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a digital pioneer in the legal information industry and contribute to advancing the rule of law around the world.

Last updated 9 hours 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 while collaborating with stakeholders
  • Write and review detailed specifications for complex system components
  • Complete bug fixes of various complexity
  • Work with development team to understand website requirements and translate them 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 in git, CSS, SaaS, jQuery, vanilla JavaScript, React, PHP
  • Experience with task runners such as 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 requirements

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer II

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Medical Aid
  • Retirement Plan with Risk Benefits
  • Modern family benefits including adoption and surrogacy
  • Study Leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Disability coverage
  • Critical Illness coverage
  • Life Cover
  • Funeral Cover

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