Software Engineer III at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role

• We are seeking a collaborative Software Engineer to design, build, and support cloud infrastructure and automation solutions. You will work across development, operations, and cloud platforms to deliver reliable systems using modern DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD tooling. This role operates within an Agile team and offers the opportunity to contribute to secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation and DevOps tooling for cloud-hosted systems.
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code to provision and support Azure environments.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Develop automation using PowerShell or similar scripting languages.
• Support and enhance containerized workloads (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes/AKS).
• Collaborate with security, networking, and development teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to secure cloud and AI adoption initiatives.

Requirements

• 3 Years Experience in software engineering or DevOps
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments such as Azure (AWS/GCP also valuable).
• Proficiency with PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and release automation (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, etc.).
• Familiarity with containers Docker and Kubernetes/AKS.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts such as DNS, routing, and subnets.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, remain composed under pressure, and apply a security-first mindset.