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RELX INC

Senior Software Engineer

RELX INC

Published 20 Mar 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa
Remote
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

C#
SQL

Key skills

Generative AI
Data Modelling
Computer Science
Code Reviews
Software Design
Financial Services
Research
Testing
TroubleShooting
Agile
Optimization
Storage

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Git
Angular

Description

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 todays top model creators for each individual legal use case. About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be involved in research, design, and software development within a specific software functional area or product line. You will provide direct input on project plans, schedules, and methodologies while designing software across multiple systems. Additionally, you will be mentoring junior team members and translating customer requirements into effective solutions. Responsibilities Leading software design and development across multiple systems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to finalize technical requirements. Developing, testing, and maintaining complex software components. Implementing best practices in coding, development methodologies, and code reviews. Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, ensuring optimal system performance. Operating in Agile, Waterfall, and other development environments while working with stakeholders. Mentoring and training junior software engineers, guiding them on development methodologies and optimization techniques. Staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry advancements. Requirements Have professional experience in a software engineering role. Have Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. Be proficient in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT including SQL and data manipulation. Have advanced understanding of data modelling, storage subsystems, and data manipulation techniques. Have hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall approaches, test-driven development, and coding best practices. Be able to analyze, debug, and resolve complex software issues. Have experience guiding junior developers in technical best practices. Have solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams. 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 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 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. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here () to access benefits specific to your location. 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 1-855-833-5120. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here. Please read our Candidate . We are 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. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights. RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

Required Qualifications and Skills

The role requires professional experience in a software engineering role and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. Proficiency is needed in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT, SQL, and data manipulation. An advanced understanding of data modelling, storage subsystems, and data manipulation techniques is also necessary. Hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall approaches, test-driven development, and coding best practices is required. The candidate must be able to analyze, debug, and resolve complex software issues and have experience guiding junior developers in technical best practices. Solid written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaboration across teams.

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About the company

RELX INC

Size

2565

HQ

London, GB

Description

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics for professional and business customers across industries. We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. We do this by leveraging a deep understanding of our customers to create innovative solutions which combine content and data with analytics and technology in global platforms. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America. We operate in four major market segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions. \_\_\_\_ Please note that RELX does not contact people through social media to extend job or contract offers, nor do we request money, credit card details or bank account information as part of any project or job application process. Any such request is fraudulent. Please contact your local law enforcement agency if you have been victimized by a scammer. For careers, access https://www.relx.com/careers/why-relx

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