Fresh Jobs at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role:

• We are seeking a driven and results-oriented New Business Development Manager to join our team. This is a hunter-focused role responsible for identifying, engaging, and converting new clients across the legal fraternity (advocates, attorneys) as well as corporates with legal functions. The successful candidate will be adept at solution selling, building relationships at senior levels, and tailoring our product suite to meet client needs.

Key Responsibilities 

• Identify and acquire new business opportunities within the legal sector and selected corporate industries through proactive prospecting and networking.
• Conduct solution-based sales engagements, including client meetings, presentations, and product demos (both virtual and in-person).
• Research industries and prospects to tailor product offerings that align with client needs.
• Drive targeted sales campaigns and participate in marketing initiatives and sector-specific activities.
• Represent the company at industry events, generate leads, and ensure effective post-event follow-up.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry bodies such as law societies, bar associations, and chambers.
• Manage the full sales pipeline, ensuring timely follow-ups, accurate forecasting, and achieving revenue and activity targets.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing reports and insights to management on performance, forecasts, and key metrics.

Requirements 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in business development or B2B solution selling with a proven track record in target-driven roles.
• Experience in software, insurance, telecoms, legal tech, risk/compliance, or other subscription-based industries (preferred).
• Strong business acumen with the ability to engage senior executives, partners, and key decision-makers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — articulate, persuasive, and fluent in English.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently, demonstrating strong discipline and ownership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities and sales cycles.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and tools for managing leads, opportunities, and account information.
• Degree in Law or Business advantageous; ability to grasp legal/technical solutions and experience in legal, governance, risk, or compliance is beneficial

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About the Role

• The Hybrid Account Manager is responsible for driving new business, as well as expanding and retaining revenue across LexisNexis solution lines. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and delivering a positive and consistent customer experience. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, qualify, and close new, upsell, and cross‑sell opportunities.
• Develop and execute a clear sales strategy for your territory.
• Build a strong pipeline and maintain accurate forecasting using CRM tools.
• Conduct regular reviews of your sales strategy and progress.
• Lead deal negotiations and manage the full sales cycle.
• Achieve annual revenue and performance targets for your business unit.
• Build and maintain long‑term, trust‑based relationships with key decision‑makers.
• Conduct regular meetings to understand customer goals and align solutions to their needs.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries and ensure seamless communication across teams.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve customer loyalty and product adoption.
• Use CRM tools to manage customer data and provide actionable insights.
• Partner with account management and other teams to deliver a cohesive customer experience.
• Contribute to customer retention by identifying growth opportunities and potential risks.
• Maintain up‑to‑date CRM records, including opportunity status and pipeline details.
• Participate in weekly planning, review sessions, and team activities to support continuous improvement.
• Apply product and industry knowledge to help customers make informed decisions.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in sales, preferably in software or technology environments.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using CRM and sales‑enablement tools (e.g., Salesforce, Seismic, Gong, or similar).
• Ability to present effectively both in person and online.
• Strong critical‑thinking, planning, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience using AI‑based tools to improve efficiency.
• Familiarity with hybrid or field‑based selling environments.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
   

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About the Role  

• At LexisNexis Intellectual Property (LNIP), our mission is to bring clarity to innovation by delivering better outcomes to the innovation community. We help innovators make more informed decisions, be more productive, and ultimately achieve superior results. By helping our customers achieve their goals, we support the development of new technologies and processes that ultimately advance humanity. 
• As a Data Engineer at LexisNexis Intellectual Property (LNIP), you will be designing, building, and maintaining complex data systems to support business needs. Utilizing your expertise, you’ll contribute to maintaining a Data Platform that serves our crucial and critical product. Your role will be critical in ensuring the integrity, security, and accessibility of business-critical data.  

Responsibilities  

• Be a hands-on Data Engineer working across our ecosystem of products and Data Platforms.  
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.  
• Developing and maintaining data infrastructure supporting real-time data processing in streaming architectures.  
• Implementing scalable data ingestion and ML pipelines, incorporating Data Lakehouse concepts for unified data management 
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.  
• Designing APIs for diverse business units, ensuring efficient data lineage tracking 
• Utilizing DataOps principles to enhance system performance and reliability. 
• Automating system lifecycle management, ensuring robustness and scalability 
• Integrating advanced data engineering techniques and tools to streamline processes. 
• Resolve technical issues as necessary.  
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.  

Technical Skills    

Required 

• Experience in SQL Server, Data Lake (Azure/AWS). 
• Possess extensive modern Data Engineering experience. 
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of large-scale data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake) and cloud-native tools (Azure Synapse, RedShift). 
• Knowledge of software development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Agile more broadly.  
• Experience of analytics technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka). 
• Experience with test-driven development.  

Nice to have 

• Understanding of Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, Databricks, Delta Share & Delta Lake.  
• Ability to work with complex Patent and Litigation data models.  
• Ability to work well with internal and external technology data resources, including DocDB, ESpacenet & USPTO.  
• Experience with Pandas & PySpark.   

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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.

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About the Role

• As a Software Engineering Lead, you will guide and support a diverse team of engineers while collaborating with product, support, and business partners to deliver high‑quality solutions. This role combines hands-on technical work, people leadership, and project delivery.
• You will help shape technical direction, mentor team members, and contribute to building an inclusive, psychologically safe, and high‑performing team environment. You will balance leadership responsibilities with direct implementation work, adjusting your focus as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities  

• Release management inclusive of sign off for a well-formed test plan, rollback plan communication plan and release notes.
• Resource management inclusive of administrative duties such as time and attendance, resource planning, performance management, 1 on 1 chats and career development. 
• Project management duties such as agile ceremonies, backlog refinement and business engagement. 
• Technical leadership in solution design, technical implementation, output quality and coaching of team members in accordance with software engineering best practices and design patterns.
• Owning the team strategy for futureproofing, maintenance and improvement. This consists of the technical, operational and resource level plans. 
• Support management of queries escalated to the development team 
• Implementation (writing code, automation tests and devops activities), complex technical specifications and review of new features, enhancements and bug fixes.  
• All other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Experience leading or mentoring software engineers, typically gained through 3+ years in a senior engineering or architectural role and approximately 7+ years in the technology field.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles (e.g., SOLID) and modern development best practices.
• Proficiency with SQL, data manipulation, .NET, C#, Angular, Git, and Azure Pipelines (or similar tools).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to foster teamwork, support inclusive collaboration, and navigate team dynamics effectively.
• Strong organizational, planning, and change‑management skills.
• Commitment to ethical behavior, accountability, and building a positive team culture.

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• Join our innovative, passionate, and dynamic tech team, where you'll have the opportunity to live your best career. As a Software Engineer II, you'll be at the forefront of our technological advancements, performing moderately difficult research, design, and software development assignments within our research solution division.
• With your exceptional ability to work on individual pieces of work and solve complex problems, you'll play a pivotal role in designing program flows, effective coding, and meticulous testing. Your contributions will shape the future of our legal knowledge platform, empowering our users with unparalleled insights and solutions.
• Embrace the challenge of pushing boundaries and driving innovation within our dynamic and supportive team environment. Together, we'll redefine the legal landscape, delivering exceptional value to our clients and propelling your career to new heights.

Responsibilities:

• Craft and review detailed specifications for developing system components of moderate complexity.
• Implement simple bug fixes to enhance product performance.
• Collaborate with a talented team to understand product requirements and translate them into innovative software designs.
• Tackle technical challenges and stay updated with the latest technology trends.
• Embrace additional responsibilities as needed, contributing to our team’s success.

Requirements

• 1+ years of Software Engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/computer science or equivalent experience.
• Experience in development languages, including but not limited to: C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, SQL
• Experience in Test automation frameworks such as Cypress and/or Playwright. 
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in development
• Knowledge of test-driven development

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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.

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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 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.

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About the Role

• As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be involved in research, design, and software development within a specific software functional area or product line. You will provide direct input on project plans, schedules, and methodologies while designing software across multiple systems. Additionally, you will be mentoring junior team members and translating customer requirements into effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading software design and development across multiple systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to finalize technical requirements.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining complex software components.
• Implementing best practices in coding, development methodologies, and code reviews.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, ensuring optimal system performance.
• Operating in Agile, Waterfall, and other development environments while working with stakeholders.
• Mentoring and training junior software engineers, guiding them on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry advancements.

Requirements

• Have professional experience in a software engineering role.
• Have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Be proficient in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT including SQL and data manipulation.
• Have advanced understanding of data modelling, storage subsystems, and data manipulation techniques.
• Have hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall approaches, test-driven development, and coding best practices.
• Be able to analyze, debug, and resolve complex software issues.
• Have experience guiding junior developers in technical best practices. 
• Have solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.