Johannesburg, South Africa
8 days ago
Senior Software Engineer I

Do you enjoy working with innovative research
technology?
 

Would you like to be part of a team that creates
solutions for our customers?
 

About our Team
 

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role
 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be supported to grow and develop according to your aspirations. You will be part of a team with a variety of skills working in agile methodology. You will need to understand the business line challenges in order to propose and build adapted and innovative solutions in the context of a French business unit.

Working as part of a French team, your principal mission will be end-to-end, from content collection to publication for our online products.

With full cloud technology migration in mind, you will be working with XML content and the various services and processing workflows (REST API, Lambda, Java frameworks, workflows, step function).

Knowledge of XSLT is a great asset for conversions and structuration purposes.

If you're interested in the frontend too, you'll find topics to develop your skills with simples Backoffice sites used internally (React and vue.js Framework).


 

Responsibilities
 

Understanding critical issues and local business needsDeveloping new solutions and maintaining existing onesProposing ideas to improve tools and processesEnsuring production quality and sustainabilityIntervening in incident management and improving monitoring infrastructureCollaborating with cross-functional teamsWorking on Python backend and small Javascript front end projectsModernizing legacy components and processes


Requirements

Expertise in building and maintaining Java RESTful APIs, lambda and web services.XML orientedKnowledge of cloud platforms ecosystem like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure (Serverless, Queuing systems, eventBus, container orchestration, workflows)Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.Strong understanding of database management systems like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDBAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data science and devopsCuriosity to work on Python backend and small Javascript front end projects (React, vueJS) for CMS purposes


 

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 AidRetirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacyStudy Leave


About the Business
 

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
 

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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