Full-Stack Software Engineer

Elsevier; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a software engineer in Oxford to design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-hosted applications within a distributed system. You will contribute to architecture discussions, improve engineering practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions.

The role emphasizes learning and growing skills, with opportunities to explore AI-based solutions and work alongside product, QA, and DevOps colleagues in a dynamic Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript (React/Angular) and SQL with willingness to learn others.
• Experience with a version control system (Git).
• Experience with a modern IDE (IntelliJ or VSCode) and refactoring tools.
• Familiar with test-driven development and mocking libraries (Jest, Mockito).
• Familiar with Jira and Confluence.
• Knowledge of Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban).
• Willing to learn or have experience with AI-based solutions.
• Eager to learn and grow skills and experience.
• Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions.
• Open to discussing and honing approaches to improve working practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system.
• Contribute to architectural discussions to ensure stability, scalability, and performance.
• Identify and implement improvements to engineering practices and the delivery pipeline.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team to deliver positive business outcomes.
• Work with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver user-focused solutions.

Skills

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

SQL

Agile practices

Scrum

Kanban

Git

Collaborative teamwork

AI awareness

Tools

VSCode

IntelliJ

Jira

Confluence

Jest

Job description

Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year

Requirements:

• Demonstrate some proficiency in most of these technologies: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript tools (React, Angular, etc.), and SQL, with a willingness to learn the others.
• Display some experience with a version control system (e.g., git).
• Have experience with a modern IDE (IntelliJ or VSCode) and proficiency in using refactoring tools.
• Have some experience with test-driven development and mocking libraries (Jest, Mockito).
• Be familiar with collaborative documentation tools (Jira and Confluence).
• Have some real knowledge of Agile practices and execution (Scrum, Kanban).
• Want to learn or have experience with AI-based solutions.
• Be eager to learn and grow skills and experience.
• Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions.
• Be open to discussing and honing approaches to improve working practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions to ensure stability, scalability, and performance.
• Identify and implement improvements to engineering practices and the delivery pipeline to increase quality and speed.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team (engineering, product, QA, DevOps) to deliver positive business outcomes.
• Work with business stakeholders to clarify requirements, iterate on feedback, and deliver user-focused solutions in a fast-moving environment.

Technologies:

• AI
• Angular
• Cloud
• Confluence
• DevOps
• Git
• IntelliJ
• Support
• JIRA
• Java
• JavaScript
• Jest
• Kanban
• React
• SQL
• TypeScript
• Flow
• Web
• Fullstack

More:

We are a dynamic Agile team at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology for the future of peer review in scientific discovery. We are creating an innovative peer review system to enhance the review process. This is a full-time role based in Oxford Nielsen House. We offer country-specific benefits and are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. We are also an equal opportunity employer and support a safe, scam-aware application process.

last updated 37 week of 2026