Durban, South Africa
52 days ago
Software Engineering Lead

Would you like to ensure a collaborative Agile culture?

Do you enjoy coaching teams to be successful?

About our TeamLexisNexis 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 Software Engineering Lead, you will be leading and mentoring a diverse, motivated team of engineers. Working on shared goals, you’ll build an environment focused on encouraging creativity and collaboration. You will provide direction on projects, process improvements and key technical decisions, ensuring high-profile deliverables are completed successfully.

ResponsibilitiesCoaching and mentoring Agile squads through software development and Agile best principles and practicesMotivating digital product teams in a cross-functional global environment to deliver innovations to our customersCollaborating within Research Technology to exchange lessons-learned and best practice standardization across our organizationCommunicating and presenting a variety of information confidently and clearly to engineers, senior business leaders and stakeholdersRequirementsHave solid expertise gained in a technology environment with knowledge of software development industry best practicesDemonstrate an understanding of digital product delivery using twin-track agile or a discovery-led methodologyDemonstrate excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including communicating complex content to a range of audiencesShow the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and teams to resolve issues and to support implemented solutionsHave solid organization, planning and change management skillsBe able to identify risk dependencies and support mitigating solutionsBe able to foster a learning environment that encourages people to learn from experiencesWork in a way that works for youWe 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 productiveWorking for youWe 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 Aid ● Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover) ● Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy ● Study LeaveAbout the BusinessLexisNexis 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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