Manager Software Engineering

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa LexisNexis Full time

About The Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

About The Role
We are seeking a
Senior Engineering Manager
to lead technical strategy, delivery, and team development across multiple projects in the CEMEA region. This role combines
technical leadership
,
people management
, and
operational excellence
to build a scalable, high-performing engineering hub.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern
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

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