Software Engineering Lead
Job in
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for:
RELX
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
-
Software Development
Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
As a Software Engineering Lead, you will be leading and mentoring a diverse, motivated team of engineers. Working on shared goals, you’ll build an environment focused on encouraging creativity and collaboration. You will provide direction on projects, process improvements and key technical decisions, ensuring high-profile deliverables are completed successfully.
Responsibilities
Coaching and mentoring Agile squads through software development and Agile best principles and practicesMotivating digital product teams in a cross-functional global environment to deliver innovations to our customersCollaborating within Research Technology to exchange lessons-learned and best practice standardization across our organizationCommunicating and presenting a variety of information confidently and clearly to engineers, senior business leaders and stakeholdersFacilitating time and change management across multiple teams to ensure quality and on-time deliverySupporting the development and use of metrics that facilitate continuous improvement within our squadsRequirements
Have solid expertise gained in a technology environment with knowledge of software development industry best practicesStrong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation Demonstrate excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including communicating complex content to a range of audiencesShow the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and teams to resolve issues and to support implemented solutionsExpertise in development languages including but not limited to Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.Test-driven development.Have solid organization, planning and change management skillsBe able to identify risk dependencies and support mitigating solutionsBe able to foster a learning environment that encourages people to learn from experiencesWork 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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productiveWorking for you
At Lexis Nexis, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Well-being programs
Life assurance
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Long service awards
Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
Access to extensive learning and development resources
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