Software Engineer III – Python, Go
LexisNexis
AWSAzureCloudGoGraphQLJavaJavaScriptPython
Software Engineering Lead
RELX
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Johannesburg • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Senior
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudGoGraphQLJavaScriptNode.jsPythonReact
About the role
- Owning and executing backlog of product optimization and enhancements.
- Being responsible for backend and frontend maintenance of the product and ensuring bug fixes are prioritized in a timely manner.
- Assisting in requirements gathering, decomposition and implementation of new features, such as additional features for product integration into existing LexisNexis® Intellectual Property products.
- Integrating performance and cost-optimization considerations into development work, throughout the entire development lifecycle.
- Able to communicate and take ownership within the team and across team boundaries.
- Helping to maintain AWS platform infrastructure with CDK, such as NodeJS/Python Lambdas.
- Assisting in refactoring the existing application.
- Writing and reviewing detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
- Leading in development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
- Managing a team of software engineers in a Scrum based development environment while collaborating with stakeholders.
Requirements
- Understand Software Engineering techniques and processes, particularly adapting Scrum and agile frameworks to meet business needs.
- Experience with AWS or similar cloud providers, including knowledge on running cost effective serverless architecture.
- Experience working with React.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience.
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, Go, Azure Pipelines, GraphQL (or similar API schemas) or willingness to rapidly learn.
- Experience in leading software engineering efforts for AI-enabled SaaS products is desirable, but not essential.
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
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Hard skills
AWSNodeJSPythonJavaScriptGoReactGraphQLScrumAgileSoftware Engineering
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsteam ownershipcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingrequirements gatheringcode reviewscoding best practices