Senior Software Engineer I
RELX
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Interface with other personnel or team members to identify solutions to customer problems.
- Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems.
- Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex proposed solutions and translate them into working software.
- Participate in development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
- Operate in various development environments (Agile, Kanban, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
- Mentor and/or train more junior software engineers, ensuring they become knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
- Contribute and encourage new ideas to foster innovation and improvements.
- Experience in development languages and tools including but not limited to: JavaScript, React, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Linux, AWS, Kubernetes
- Experience in agile software methodologies with good understanding on data modelling principles
- Exposure to various database systems, the development of microservices, optimization, and
- Industry best practices
- Experience in interfacing competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
- Successful track record with event-based systems using Kafka, SQS, or similar
- History of creating or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc.
- Strong problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues.
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
- Group Health Insurance Policy (covering self and family)
- Group Provident Fund
- Generous long-service awards
- Sick Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave,
- Maternity/Paternity Leave