AI/NLP Software Engineer — Python for Life Sciences Data

relx; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain Python-based data solutions that integrate dynamic sources of scientific information for customers. You will work with senior engineers to deliver production-ready data products enabling discovery from large volumes of unstructured data.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled development practices, teamwork across Elsevier, and flexible working patterns with country-specific well-being benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, ideally Python.
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• BSc/MSc/PhD in life sciences or STEM fields.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop our critical Python data pipelines.
• Support curation teams to update and build new vocabularies and ontologies.
• Provide support to deliver and maintain customer-facing solutions as required.
• Develop software to assist manual curation efforts.
• Develop and maintain automations across the estate.
• Learn about the wider Elsevier business and identify potential collaborations.

Skills

Python

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in life sciences or STEM fields

Tools

pytest/unittest

GitHub

UNIX/command line

Cloud environments

SQL

XML/ontologies

Job description

Elsevier is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain Python-based data solutions that integrate dynamic sources of scientific information for customers. You will work with senior engineers to deliver production-ready data products enabling discovery from large volumes of unstructured data.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled development practices, teamwork across Elsevier, and flexible working patterns with country-specific well-being benefits.