Lead Software Development Specialist

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa LexisNexis South Africa Shared Services (Pty) Ltd Company Full time

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Lead Software Development Specialist to join our team. As a Senior Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for leading the development of complex software systems, mentoring junior team members, and working closely with other technical personnel to finalize requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
  • Write and review detailed specifications for the development of complex system components, utilizing your expertise in software design and development methodologies.
  • Complete complex bug fixes, leveraging your problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Implement and guide others in continuous integration, delivery, and deployment software delivery practices, promoting efficiency and quality.
  • Identify operational requirements for logging, instrumentation, and alerting, working closely with Senior II members to ensure operational requirements are met.
  • Promote proficiency in implementing continuous integration, delivery, and deployment software delivery practices, driving innovation and excellence.
  • Aware of operational requirements and implementation for logging, instrumentation, and alerting, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with development team members to understand product complexities and translate them into software designs, fostering a culture of open communication.
  • Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews, maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.
  • Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders, adapting to changing needs and priorities.
  • Resolve complex intermediate technical issues as necessary, utilizing your analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Pair Programming with squad members to support the learning and development of others, promoting knowledge sharing and growth.
  • Develop skills to mentor less senior software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques, empowering the next generation of professionals.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • 4 years of Software Engineering experience, demonstrating a strong foundation in software development principles and practices.
  • BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required, showcasing a solid educational background in computer science or related field.
  • Knowledge of continuous Software delivery, highlighting your understanding of modern software development methodologies.
  • Intermediate knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), reflecting your experience in applying these frameworks to real-world projects.
  • Intermediate proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques, emphasizing your ability to work efficiently with large datasets.
  • Intermediate understanding of normalized/dimensional data modelling principles, demonstrating your grasp of data modeling concepts.
  • Intermediate knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems, showcasing your experience in working with various database management systems.
  • Confident practitioner in development languages including but not limited to C#, .Net, AWS, Python, Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, highlighting your versatility in programming languages.
  • Proficient research skills, emphasizing your ability to find and apply relevant information to solve problems.
  • Knowledge in using and developing in applicable toolsets, demonstrating your experience in leveraging tools to streamline development workflows.
  • Ability to interface competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements, showcasing your excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources, reflecting your adaptability in collaborative environments.
  • Knowledge of test-driven development, highlighting your understanding of TDD principles and practices.
  • Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components, emphasizing your expertise in documentation and specification writing.
  • Ability to complete complex bug fixes, demonstrating your analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good oral and written communications skills, showcasing your ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts to diverse audiences.

Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, offering numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

  • 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.

Working for you:

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

  • Medical Aid.
  • Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover).
  • Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy.
  • Study Leave.

Our salary range for this position is R 800,000 - R 1,200,000 per annum, based on your experience and qualifications, plus benefits and performance-based bonuses. The estimated annual salary can vary depending on individual factors such as location and level of experience.

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