Java Software Engineer

RELX INC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive Pension Plan

Home, office, or commuting allowance

Generous vacation entitlement

Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, and Family Care leave

Personal Choice budget

Employee Assistance Program

Various employee discounts

Job summary

RELX INC is seeking a Java Software Engineer in Greater London to create products that enhance the sharing of scientific knowledge. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy applications in a cloud ecosystem, collaborating with dynamic teams to meet business requirements in an Agile setting. Ideal candidates will have experience in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud technologies, along with a desire to innovate and improve processes. This role offers flexible working hours, a comprehensive pension plan, and generous vacation entitlement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with modern IDEs such as IntelliJ or VSCode.
• Experience with test-driven development using libraries like Jest or Mockito.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback and identify requirements.
• Contribute to architectural decisions ensuring stability and performance.
• Implement enhancements to improve delivery processes.
• Work with cross-functional Agile and DevOps teams.

Skills

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

SQL

Git

IntelliJ/VSCode

Jest/Mockito

Jira

Confluence

Agile practices

AI-based solutions

Job description

Java Software Engineer

Would you like to help create products to support the sharing of scientific knowledge? Do you enjoy collaborating to solve complex technical problems?

About the team

Our dynamic Agile Teams deliver the technology that facilitates researchers to publish quality scientific research. As a Software Engineer, you will build capabilities to improve the quality of scientific research.

About the role

As a Software Engineer, you will build capabilities to support researchers in sharing new knowledge with the broader research community.

Key responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and deploying applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system to build our next-generation product
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify requirements and gather feedback in a fast-moving environment.
• Providing input into architectural decisions to ensure stability and performance
• Identifying and implementing enhancements to continually improve our delivery process
• Partnering with cross-functional Agile and DevOps implementation teams

Requirements

• Demonstrate some proficiency in most of these technologies: Java, JavaScript / TypeScript tool (React, Angular, etc), SQL, with a willingness to learn the others.
• Display some experience with a version control system (i.e., Git)
• Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions
• Have experience with a modern IDE (IntelliJ / VSCode) and proficiency in using refactoring tools.
• Be open to discussing and honing approaches for our team to improve our working practices
• 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)
• Wanting to learn or have experience with AI-based solutions
• Be eager to learn and grow my skills and experience

Benefits

• 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.
• Comprehensive Pension Plan
• Home, office, or commuting allowance.
• Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, and Family Care leave
• Flexible working hours
• Personal Choice budget
• Internal communities and networks
• Various employee discounts
• Recruitment introduction reward
• Employee Assistance Program (global)

Why join us?

Join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Our commitment to you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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.

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.