Consulting/Principal Software Engineer at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role

• As a Consulting Principal Software Engineer, you will provide assistance and input to management. You will develop and lead large multifunctional development activities. You will also solve complex technical problems, write complex code for computer systems. In addition, you will serve as a senior source of expertise and possibly provide sizing or budget recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources including coding and technical issues.
• Providing design input across a product and work directly with customers and end users.
• Collaborating with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Completing complex bug fixes as well as designing and working with complex data models.
• Mentoring and leading software developers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques including ad-hoc duties assigned.

Requirements

• Have at least 7+ years of experience Software Engineering.
• Have a BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred
• Have experience in the following technologies: Angular, .Net, SQL, C#.
• Be an expert in test-driven development and maintenance including techniques for applying best practices for overall project.
• Have proven expertise in the use and development of applicable desktop tool sets.
• Have experience partnering and leading internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Have solid knowledge of architectural principles.
• Have exceptional project planning skills, including delegation skills involving prioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.

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