LexisNexis

Manager, Software Engineering – CEMEA

LexisNexis

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Cape Town • 🇿🇦 South Africa

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

JavaJavaScript.NETSQL

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
Benefits
  • Numerous wellbeing initiatives
  • Shared parental leave
  • Study assistance
  • Sabbaticals

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
software developmentengineering leadershipsystem architecturecode reviewstest-driven developmentJavaJavaScript.NETSQLproject planning
Soft skills
mentoringperformance managementcollaborationcommunicationrisk managementcontinuous improvementoperational effectivenessteam buildinginclusive culturecapacity alignment
Certifications
degree in Computer Sciencedegree in Engineering