Senior Software Engineer

RELX INC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information analytics company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to participate in technical discussions and develop test-driven code. This role includes mentoring juniors and managing both legacy and new Enterprise API Platforms. Ideal candidates will have expertise in languages like Java and JavaScript, knowledge of AWS services, and experience with Docker and Kubernetes. The company offers generous benefits and a commitment to work/life balance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Expertise in development languages including Java, JavaScript, Groovy, JSP, HTML, XML, SQL, and bash.
• Knowledge of build tools such as Maven and Gradle.
• Experience with AWS services and using Terraform.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like New Relic and Kibana.
• Experience in managing Kubernetes applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical discussions to meet product requirements.
• Document and review detailed specifications for complex components.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Implement development processes and coding best practices.
• Train entry-level engineers.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Groovy

JSP

HTML

XML

SQL

bash

Maven

Gradle

Postgresdb

AWS services

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About our Team

Our global team support products education electronic health records that introduce students to digital charting and prepare them to document care in today ’s modern clinical environment. We have a very stable product that we ’ ve worked to get to and strive to maintain . Our team values trust, respect, collaboration, agility, and quality.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer you are expected to participate in technical discussions to come up with a design to meet Product Requirements, develop test driven code, pair with team members, mentor juniors and support the existing API Platforms.

Within this team/role you will look after a legacy and new Enterprise API Platform for Elsevier. It aims to provide a good developer experience for anyone using the Platform both within and outside of Elsevier. Smooth onboarding of APIs to the Platform, ease of use of the dev portal for the customers and rapid resolution of support requests are the Team's goals.

Requirements

• Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: Java, JavaScript, Groovy, JSP, HTML, XML, SQL and bash.
• Knowledge and experience of build tools – Maven and Gradle
• Knowledge and experience of relational DBMS – Postgresdb
• Knowledge of using AWS services via Terraform - Secrets Manager, Kinesis Firehose, S3, Open Search etc
• Knowledge and experience of configuring and using New Relic, Kibana for observing metrics and configuring alerts.
• Knowledge and experience of using Docker, containers, helm, kustomize to set up and manage Kubernetes applications.
• Knowledge and experience of using kubectl , k9s and similar tools to observe and manage k8s resources
• A bonus if you have Knowledge of networks –AWS ACM certificates, VPC’s, transit gateways etc

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members ideate on best technical solution to meet Product Requirements
• Document and review portions of detailed specifications f or the development of complex system components.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.

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 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

About the business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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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.