Job Opportunities Available at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role

• As a Senior Data Scientist , you will leverage your advanced analytical skills to extract insights from complex datasets. Your expertise will drive data-driven decision-making and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business strategies and drive growth through actionable data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of advanced AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problem
• Working closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business goals and customer needs
• Building models, performing analytics, and creating AI features
• Mentoring junior data scientists and provide guidance on AI and machine learning best practices
• Working with product leaders to apply data science solutions

Requirements

• Experience with machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, gradient boosting, and random forests
• Experience with coding skills in Python
• Possess knowledge and skills in a senior data scientist position
• Experience working directly with large language models and Transformer based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa, T5 etc.
• Experience and knowledge of applying LLMs including ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, Claude, Mistral, etc.
• Experience working with large datasets and distributed computing systems (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
• Be experienced in mentoring, training, and acting as a subject matter expert to guide colleagues.

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 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
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
   

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About the Role

• As a Software Engineer, you’ll perform research, design, and software development assignments within a DevOps functional area or product line.

Responsibilitie

• Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Working closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Collaborating with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Implementing development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operating in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolving technical issues and completing bug fixes, as necessary.

Requirements

• Demonstrate extensive experience in software engineering or DevOps
• Have experience in programming (PowerShell)
• Have experience with an CI/CD tool or process such as Azure DevOps
• Have experience working in infrastructure as code
• Have experience with Azure Cloud services or similar providers
• Have experience with a container technology
• Have knowledge of test-driven development
• Have knowledge of DNS, cloud routing, subnets, endpoints
• Have ability to complete bug fixes

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 remotely from home or in our office in a hybrid style
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day

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
   

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About the Role 

• As a Security Engineer, in our Security Compliance team, you will play a crucial role in building and implementing governance frameworks tailored to our on-premise and SaaS environments.  Your participation in a dedicated team will be focused on ensuring the security of our business, maintaining operational confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate across the organization on the verification of adherence to technology and cybersecurity controls
• Track compliance issues and ensure that teams effectively remediate any identified concerns
• Writing and reviewing portions of analysis of incidents or threats that put LexisNexis at Risk of harm
• Assist in gathering and analysing metrics that drive prioritized action and identification of trends that need addressing
• Supporting audit activities through the collation and validation of evidence  
• Keeping abreast of new technology developments and the security challenges they present. 

Requirements 

• Possess Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Possess a bachelor’s in computer science, Software Engineering or related field, with a solid background/understanding of technology.
• Bachelor’s with a strong background/understanding of technology. 
• Base knowledge of Cyber and Information security standards
• Base level of technical problem-solving skills

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

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BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• This position provides assistance and input to management, develops and leads large multifunctional development activities, solves complex technical problems, writes complex code for computer systems, and serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may also provide sizing or budget recommendations to management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Software development process expert in applicable methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Expertise in data modeling, design and manipulation, optimization, best practices, tuning, and leading industry trend knowledge.
• Expertise in normalized/dimensional data modeling principles and their application to complex business needs.
• Expertise in industry technology language development trends.
• Expertise in test-driven development and maintenance including techniques for applying best practices for overall project benefit.
• Expert knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.
• Strong budgeting/finance skills.
• Proven expertise in the use and development of applicable desktop tool sets.
• Proven expert in partnering and leading internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in external resource development.
• Solid knowledge of architectural principles.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Ability to design and work with complex data models.
• Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.
• Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.
• Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.
• Advanced problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.
• Advance communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc., including diction/terminology and presenting information in a concise and effective manner to clients, management, and various departments using assorted communication mediums.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources.
• Provide design input across a product.
• Work directly with customers and end users.
• Serve as acknowledged “go to” person on coding and technical issues.
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Mentor lead software developers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• All other duties as assigned.

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About the Role 

• The Senior Software Engineer role is a hands-on developer, potentially with full-stack experience.  You will become a subject matter expert for the South African team and help influence its expansion in becoming an innovation technology hub for Nexis Solutions.  In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, you should expect to participate in pull requests as both author and reviewer, brainstorm new approaches, and generally contribute to the innovation of the team. 

Responsibilities: 

• Interface with other personnel or team members to identify solutions to customer problems. 
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems. 
• Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex proposed solutions and translate them into working software. 
• Participate in development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews. 
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Kanban, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders. 
• Mentor and/or train more junior software engineers, ensuring they become knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles. 
• Contribute and encourage new ideas to foster innovation and improvements. 

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of Software Development experience 
• Computer Science degree or equivalent experience required 
• Languages and tools similar to C#, Angular, JavaScript, React, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Linux, AWS, Kubernetes 
• Experience in agile software methodologies with good understanding on data modelling principles
• Experience in interfacing competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Successful track record with event-based systems using Kafka, SQS, or similar
• History of creating or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc.
• Strong problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues.
   

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About the Role

• As a Software Asset Management Snr Analyst, you will join our team and help ensure our software license compliance. With your extensive knowledge of IT software licensing principles and passion for technology you will lead our team to greater heights. You will effectively communicate your ideas and solutions while applying excellent understanding of SAM processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and analyzing software license compliance to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Developing and documenting software asset management processes and procedures including maintenance of accurate software inventory records.
• Identifying areas of process improvement and suggesting solutions while researching and evaluating new software licensing options.
• Maintaining current knowledge of software asset management trends and best practices.
• Providing support to internal stakeholders on software asset management related matters.
• Liaising with vendors to ensure licensing agreements are being met while monitoring and respond to software license compliance alerts.
• Developing and presenting reports and metrics on software license compliance.

Requirements

• Have a BSC computer science degree or equivalent.
• Have 3-5 years of experience in a Software Asset Management position.
• Have experience with Cloud technologies and an excellent understanding of the software asset management process.
• Have exceptional understanding of IT software licensing principles.
• Have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Be highly organized and able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and identify areas for process improvement.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and utilise various Software Asset Management Tools.

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About the Role

• As an Executive Administrative Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the CEO of the organisation, exercising high integrity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy. Having a great understanding of our key functions, you will be a crucial part of our teams. With such a varied workload, no day will ever be the same!

Responsibilities

• Answering and taking action on email and telephone inquiries.
• Preparing correspondence, reports, presentations and bespoke projects.
• Providing administrative support directly to executives, anticipating business needs, and exercising confidentiality.
• Maintaining files, records, calendars and diaries; arranging business travel, coordinating meeting arrangements, processing invoices and tracking expenses.
• Supporting the arrangement of events including assistance with sourcing venues, team building activities and logistics planning.
• Managing and maintaining the CEO’s diary and ensuring their full preparation for all meetings and engagements with relevant briefing notes and presentations.
• Meeting and greeting CEO’s guests and ensure they are looked after.
• Participating in the development and implementation of secretarial/administrative standards, policies and practices for the organization.

Requirements

• Have proven experience as an Executive Personal Assistant preferably to senior leadership
• Have great verbal and written skills, able to communicate complex information professionally and engage with c-level executives.
• Have solid knowledge of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and good general IT skills.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills when dealing with multiple priorities and be able to think analytically.
• Be a natural problem solver, able to collaborate with your team to resolve issues.
• Be a self-starter and able to work independently.
• Have substantial experience within an administrative, professional services or similar environment.

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About the Role

• As a Consulting Software Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to guide management and lead multifunctional development teams in tackling intricate challenges. Your role will involve spearheading designs of large projects, devising innovative solutions to complex problems, and serving as a trusted authority in your field.

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 10 years Software Development experience
• Be expert in development languages, including JAVA/C#/Python, JavaScript, Angular 2, SQL, and .Net
• Have experience in partnering with and leading internal and external technology resources to solve business needs
• Have excellent knowledge of test-driven development and maintenance, including techniques for applying best practices
• Have great problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement effective solutions