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Software Engineering Lead

Do you enjoy coaching others to achieve high standards?

Are you ready for the next step in your engineering career?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

This position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies. The position has direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Providing design input across a product
• Acting as an acknowledged 'go to' person on coding and technical issues, for both internal and external contacts
• Interfacing with other personnel or team members to finalize requirements
• Completing complex bug fixes, and resolving technical issues
• Designing and working with complex data models
• Mentoring lead software developers interested in consultancy in development methodologies and optimization techniques

Requirements

• Have a BS degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Have minimum 7 years Software Development experience
• Be expert in development languages, including C#, Angular, AWS
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Have great problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement effective solutions

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.

• Hybrid – Once or twice a week in the office

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
-Health care plans and benefits
-Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
-Life assurance and accident policies
-Comprehensive pension plans
-Access to learning and development resources
Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location

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.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact .

Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .

Software Engineering Lead

Do you enjoy coaching others to achieve high standards?

Are you ready for the next step in your engineering career?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

This position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies. The position has direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Providing design input across a product
• Acting as an acknowledged 'go to' person on coding and technical issues, for both internal and external contacts
• Interfacing with other personnel or team members to finalize requirements
• Completing complex bug fixes, and resolving technical issues
• Designing and working with complex data models
• Mentoring lead software developers interested in consultancy in development methodologies and optimization techniques

Requirements

• Have a BS degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Have minimum 7 years Software Development experience
• Be expert in development languages, including C#, Angular, AWS
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Have great problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement effective solutions

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.

• Hybrid – Once or twice a week in the office

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health care plans and benefits
• Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• Life assurance and accident policies
• Comprehensive pension plans
• Access to learning and development resources

Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location.

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.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact .

Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Simmonds Street

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead, Software Engineering to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a key member of our engineering leadership, you will drive innovation, mentor team members, and oversee the development of cutting-edge software solutions.

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Define and maintain the frameworks, libraries, and tools that the feature teams will use, enforcing coding standards, architectural patterns, and best practices across the teams for high-quality and maintainable code.
• Lead the platform team to develop and maintain shared services that allow feature teams to focus on core functions using standard components. Build CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and other DevOps practices to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Ensure the platform is relevant, modern, secure, and compliant with industry standards.
• Ensure SRE practices are in place on the platform to ensure stability and service availability. Guide the team to manage platform consumption tenant requirements for consumers throughout the Group.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• AWS Certified Developer Associate and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

• Extensive hands-on experience in developing JAVA applications for a minimum of 7 years - Mandatory
• Experience in change deployment in a mid-to-large application - Mandatory
• Experience in automated CI/CD builds – Mandatory
• Technical exposure and hands-on experience in managing an application platform - Mandatory
• Managing a small to medium sized Development team with direct reports – Mandatory
• Solution orientation – ability to make the Renovite Platform capable for the planned future feature implementations - Mandatory
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in Docker and Kubernetes - Mandatory
• Familiarization with Angular development and implementations – Advantageous
• Understanding of cost optimization in an application hosted in AWS (FinOps) - Advantageous

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families, and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead, Software Engineering to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a key member of our engineering leadership, you will drive innovation, mentor team members, and oversee the development of cutting-edge software solutions.

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Consistency and standardization: The individual is intended to define and maintain the frameworks, libraries, and tools that the feature teams will use. This also includes enforcing coding standards, architectural patterns (in consultation with the Architecture team), and best practices across the teams, leading to high-quality and maintainable code.
• Efficiency and Productivity: The individual is expected to lead the platform team intended to develop and maintain shared services that multiple feature teams can use, allowing feature teams to focus on configuring their core functions using standard components. Lead building CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and other DevOps practices are enabled and embedded to ensure scalability and reliability. Researching and developing new technologies and innovations into the platform, allowing feature teams to quickly adopt.
• Innovation and Agility: The individual is expected to focus on ensuring the platform is relevant, modern, secure and compliant with industry standards.
• Support and Maintenance: The individual is intended to ensure SRE practices are in place on the platform to ensure stability and service availability. Guide the team to ensure that the platform consumption tenant requirements are managed for consumers throughout the Group.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• AWS Certified Developer Associate and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
  
  

• Extensive hands-on experience in developing JAVA applications for a minimum of 7 years - Mandatory
• Experiences in change deployment in a mid-to-large application - Mandatory
• Experience in automated CI/CD builds – Mandatory
• Technical exposure and hands on experience in managing an application platform - Mandatory
• Managing a small to medium sized Development team with direct reports – Mandatory
• Solution orientation – ability to make the Renovite Platform capable for the planned future feature implementations - Mandatory
• Knowledge and hands on experience in Docker and Kubernetes - Mandatory
• Familiarization to Angular development and implementations – Advantageous
• Having an understanding of cost optimization in an application hosted in AWS (FinOps) - Advantageous
  
  

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
  
  

• Agile Engineering
• API Engineering
• Automation
• Cloud Computing
• Continuous Delivery (CD)
• Continuous Deployment
• Continuous Integration (CI)
• Core Systems
• Data Engineering
• Design Thinking
• Error Budgets
• Incident Response
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Knowledge Management
• Microservices
• Non-abstract Large System Design (NALSD)
• Observability (Application and Web Analytics)
• Platform Engineering
• Policy as Code
• Post-incidence Analysis
• Reliability and Resilience
• Security Engineering
• Service Level Management
• Software Engineering Methods
• Software Engineering Tools
• Software Foundations
• System Integration
• Test-driven Design (TDD)
• Threat Modelling

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

Position:
Engineering Manager – CSI Tech Unit

Location:
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Team Size:
15–20 "special agents"

The Mission Brief:

A confidential tech organisation is recruiting an Engineering Manager to take command of multiple investigation squads (2–3 high-performing teams). This role sits at the intersection of
people leadership, technical direction, and operational excellence
—perfect for a seasoned leader who thrives on solving complex cases and driving outcomes that make a real impact.

Your Assignment:

• Lead the Agents:
  Inspire and mentor 15–20 specialists to deliver successful "case files" (releases) on time.
• Crack the Code:
  Translate high-level intelligence (business priorities) into actionable goals, clearing obstacles along the way.
• Establish Protocols:
  Implement and refine agile methodologies to ensure every release is airtight.
• Field Support:
  Provide hands-on technical guidance and rapidly respond to urgent "incidents."
• Develop Talent:
  Coach individuals, guide career growth, and create a culture of learning and ownership.
• Cross-Unit Collaboration:
  Work with other divisions (Product, Architecture, Stakeholders) to align strategies and close dependencies.

What's Needed on Your Badge:

• Education:
  B.Eng or B.Sc. in Computer Science (extra credit for leadership/management credentials).
• Experience:
  12+ years in software engineering, 3+ years running investigation squads (teams).

Skills:

• Expertise in software development and release operations
• Track record of managing squads, missions, and budgets
• Exceptional communication and conflict resolution
• Bonus: exposure to telecoms, networks, or internet technologies

Traits:
Servant leader, empathetic, proactive, customer-focused, delivery-driven

Why Join the Unit?

Because the cases are high-profile, the outcomes are mission-critical, and your leadership will make the difference between
unsolved
and
closed
.

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Software Development Manager required in Johannesburg that will take leadership in planning, managing, and delivering high-impact software projects. You will oversee multiple operational teams while building strong relationships with customers and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture within your teams. Your role will require strategic thinking, problem-solving, and a proactive approach to managing project complexities.

What you will do:

• Full 360 degree team management
• Key Account Management with selected client accounts
• Consulting with stakeholders and senior decision makers
• Ensure smooth delivery of projects and client satisfaction
• Client expectations are managed
• Quality delivery at all times are upheld and maintained

What we require:

• Experience within a consulting role essential
• 8+ years experience Management of Teams
• Full line management functions (Salary reviews, Performance, career development and team culture)
• Experience with Project Management
• Strong Technical background
• Account management experience
• Previous experience on custom software development essential

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Relevant Experience

• Strong software engineering experience, including backend and mobile systems.
• Proven leadership in building and scaling cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, with in-depth knowledge of performance profiling, OTA updates, and native module integration
• Strong backend development background in Java (Spring Boot), with experience designing and optimizing RESTful APIs, integrating third-party services, and handling secure authentication flows (e.g., OAuth2, JWT)
• Proven track record in leading large-scale cloud migration and modernization efforts
• Experience managing distributed teams and delivering under high-velocity conditions
• Prior involvement in DR setup, platform stabilization, or infrastructure takeovers is a plus
• 4+ years of professional software development experience, with 3+ years leading engineering teams or squads in high-growth, high-availability environments
• Played a technical leadership role in on-prem to Azure migrations, including DR-first architecture, blue-green deployment strategies, and phased traffic cutovers.