Software Engineering Lead
LexisNexis
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Port Elizabeth • South Africa
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Job Level
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical Aid
- Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
- Study Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
release managementresource managementproject managementtechnical leadershipsolution designsoftware engineering best practicesautomation testsSQL.NETC#
Soft Skills
communication skillsteamworkcollaborationorganizational skillsplanning skillschange managementmentoringcoachingaccountabilitypositive team culture