Available Jobs at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role

• As a Junior Software Engineer, you will work under the guidance of experienced team members on various research, design, and software development assignments. You will collaborate on defining project requirements, contribute to design discussions, and work in a team-focused environment to help build user-friendly and efficient software solutions. This role is designed to help you grow your technical skills and learn agile development practices in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Team Members

• Work closely with more experienced engineers and other technical personnel to understand and contribute to product requirements.

Participate in Development Tasks

• Assist in writing code, reviewing detailed specifications, and developing portions of system components while following best practices.

Support Software Testing and Debugging

• Help troubleshoot and resolve bugs, ensuring that software components are reliable and meet quality standards.

Contribute to a Scrum-Based Environment

• Engage in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, learning agile methodologies and contributing to the team’s progress.

Learn and Grow

• Absorb feedback from senior colleagues, continuously improve your technical abilities, and gradually take on increasing responsibility with the support of your team.

Requirements

Educational Background

• A BSc degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; relevant internships or equivalent experience is welcome.
• 1 - 2 years' experience

Programming Skills

• Basic to intermediate knowledge in C#, SQL, and .Net Core technologies. Familiarity with modern web technologies such as React or Angular, JavaScript, CSS, HTML.

Cloud Exposure

• An interest in cloud platforms such as AWS or similar, with a desire to learn about cost-effective and scalable serverless architectures.

Development Methodologies

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and an enthusiasm to expand your knowledge of modern software development practices.

Problem-Solving Approach

• Ability to learn through debugging, ask questions, and work collaboratively in a technical environment.

Communication

• Ability to effectively communicate with team members, ask for help when needed, and contribute ideas that support collective problem solving.

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About the Role

• As a Senior Software Engineer, you will perform complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software product line. You will provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products. You will perform software design typically across multiple systems; mentors more-junior members of the team; and talks to users/customers and translates their requests into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
• Working closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Implementing development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews successfully.
• Operating in a Scrum based development environment while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Help entry-level software engineers, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
• Resolving complex bug issues and technical issues as necessary.
• Designing and working with complex data models.

Requirements

• 3 -5 years professional experience in a software engineering role.
• Have BSC degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with C#, SQL and the .Net Core Entity Framework, Windows.
• Experience working with React or Angular. JavaScript, CSS, HTML, XML.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud providers, including knowledge on running cost effective serverless architecture is a plus.
• Have advanced knowledge and experience of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile) along with AI tools e.g. GitHub CoPilot (nice-to-have).
• Be proficient in data manipulation and optimization techniques.
• Be able to analyze, debug, and resolve complex software issues.
• Be able to work effectively with technical and non-technical team members and communicate requirements clearly.

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About the Role

• The Business Development Director (BDD) will own the strategy, pipeline, and execution for driving adoption of our Fraud & Identity solutions across South Africa and key African markets. The role includes full accountability for the end-to-end sales cycle, from opportunity identification to contract execution and handover to Customer Success.
• This position also requires close coordination with internal Legal, Pricing and Technical teams. The Director will lead the commercial contracting process, provide inputs to Legal, support client-side negotiations and navigate local cloud, data protection and regulatory requirements that apply to SaaS and API integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise sales of Fraud & Identity solutions including device fingerprinting, behavioral biometrics, digital identity intelligence, email and phone risk, account takeover prevention and API-based risk scoring
• Own the complete sales cycle from prospecting to closing enterprise SaaS and API deals
• Coordinate legal contracting with the internal Legal team, prepare commercial inputs and support negotiation of SaaS, data, cloud and API terms with clients
• Ensure that contracting processes reflect South African regulations including POPIA, SARB digital onboarding expectations and cloud hosting rules
• Build and execute go-to-market plans for South Africa and priority African markets aligned to fraud trends, digital adoption and market demand
• Develop and maintain strong senior stakeholder relationships including CISO, CIO, Head of Fraud, Head of Digital Channels and  Head of Risk
• Partner with Product, Technical Consulting, Pricing, Legal and Customer Success to ensure seamless onboarding and implementation
• Represent LexisNexis at fraud, identity, digital banking and cybersecurity industry events

Required Experience

• Proven track record of selling cloud-based Fraud & Identity technology into South African banks
• Minimum 5 years of enterprise B2B sales experience including at least  5 years directly in Fraud & Identity, digital risk or identity analytics
• Demonstrated success closing multi-year SaaS or API contracts with Tier 1 and Tier 2 financial institutions
• Deep understanding of fraud threats across banking, fintech, payments, telecom and regulated gaming including account takeover, synthetic identity, first-party fraud, social engineering, APP SCAM, and mule activity
• Familiarity with POPIA, FSCA expectations, SARB onboarding guidance and cloud hosting or data residency considerations for SaaS deployments
• Experience coordinating contracting processes with legal teams including commercial structuring and client-side legal engagement
• Ability to navigate procurement, InfoSec due diligence, vendor risk assessment and technical validation processes
• Strong commercial, negotiation and executive communication skills
• Experience with digital onboarding, identity proofing, risk-based authentication or device and behavioral risk intelligence
• Background working with fraud operations, digital channels, risk and identity teams in telco, ecommerce or gaming sectors
• Knowledge of financial crime compliance or AML and KYC processes is beneficial but not required
• French or Portuguese language skills for broader African engagements.
• Commercially strong, highly independent and deeply familiar with the fraud and digital identity landscape in South Africa. 
• They are confident navigating complex enterprise sales cycles and coordinating legal contracting. 
• They understand cloud architecture and SaaS regulatory considerations, and they operate comfortably at senior stakeholder level across fraud, digital, risk and technology functions.
• The candidate brings strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution and can accelerate adoption of Fraud & Identity solutions across South Africa and emerging African markets.
   

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About the Role

• We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead technical strategy, delivery, and team development across multiple projects in the CEMEA region. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and operational excellence to build a scalable, high-performing engineering hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical strategy for multiple delivery teams.
• Drive engineering best practices, architecture, and quality standards.
• Ensure alignment with global initiatives and modern frameworks.
• Oversee delivery across diverse projects and regions.
• Recruit and develop diverse technical talent.
• Build and manage engineering teams to meet regional demand.
• Support career growth, mentoring, and performance management.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture.
• Align team capacity with project roadmaps and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Architecture, DevOps).
• Manage risks, communication, and delivery predictability.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.
• Establish a scalable engineering hub in South Africa.
• Improve delivery predictability, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Support long-term growth across France, Austria, South Africa, and MENA.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development.
• 2+ years in engineering leadership or management.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with system architecture, code reviews, and test-driven development.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, .NET, SQL).
• Familiarity with project planning tools and resource models.
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage budgets effectively.

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About the Role:

• This role leads a team of sales professionals to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, coaching team members, managing pipelines and forecasts, and building strong relationships with key customers. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with a focus on collaboration and fostering an inclusive team culture

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Business Development and Account Managers to achieve sales targets.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and plans to meet business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within assigned accounts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including upselling and cross-selling.
• Monitor team performance, pipeline, and forecasts; provide regular updates to leadership.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and product, to align strategies.
• Support team development through mentoring, feedback, and performance reviews.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in sales leadership, business development, or account management.
• Ability to set clear goals, manage priorities, and adapt plans to changing circumstances.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence and build trust with internal teams and customers.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting data and solving business challenges.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive team culture and supporting diverse perspectives.

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About the Role

• We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help design and develop a next-generation legal search platform. In this role, you will contribute to architecture decisions, collaborate with product teams and users to turn requirements into solutions, and mentor team members. You’ll work in an agile environment and play a key role in delivering high-quality, scalable software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a Scrum team to build and enhance a legal search engine product.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and technical consistency across components.
• Contribute to project planning and provide input on technical approaches.
• Write and review specifications for complex system components.
• Implement best practices for development, code reviews, and troubleshooting.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and align with global technical strategy.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, including microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in Java (version 17 or higher) and frameworks such as Micronaut or Spring Boot.
• Experience with Lucene-based search engines (e.g., Apache Solr, Elasticsearch).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS), NoSQL databases, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical initiatives.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of resource models like Managed Services or Staff Augmentation.
• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, Redshift, EventBridge, SES, SNS)
   

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About The Role

• As a Software Engineer III, you will play a key role in conducting research, designing solutions, and delivering software development assignments within a specific functional area or product line. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing individual components, solving complex problems, designing program flows, writing high-quality and efficient code, and performing thorough unit testing to ensure reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to refine and implement system requirements.
• Develop and review software components, ensuring code quality and reliability.
• Translate product requirements into effective software designs.
• Follow development processes, coding standards, and best practices, including participating in code reviews.
• Work effectively within Agile, Waterfall, or other development frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software engineering (3+ years preferred).
• Proficiency in development languages such as C#, .NET, Java/J2EE, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, XML, or others.
• Experience working with complex data models and understanding data modeling principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with industry best practices for software development, testing, and documentation.
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

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About the Role

• As a Software Engineer, you will be involved in research, design, and software development within a specific software functional area or product line. The role requires problem-solving skills, including designing program flow, effective coding, and unit testing, while contributing to moderately complex software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with technical teams to finalize software requirements and design specifications.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining moderately complex software components.
• Writing and reviewing detailed specifications to ensure high-quality development outcomes.
• Implementing coding best practices, conduct code reviews, and follow development processes.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues to ensure optimal system performance.
• Working in Agile or Waterfall environments while coordinating with key stakeholders.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance software solutions.
• Completing bug fixes and software improvements as needed.

Requirements

• Have professional experience in software engineering.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Be proficient in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT including SQL and data manipulation.
• Be familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, test-driven development, and code coverage best practices.
• Be able to analyze and resolve technical challenges efficiently.
• Be able to work effectively with internal and external technology teams.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.