Senior Software Engineer

RELX International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to evolve our Enterprise API Platform, focusing on onboarding APIs, dev experience, and rapid issue resolution.

You will mentor juniors, participate in design discussions, and work across teams to deliver scalable solutions using Java, AWS, Docker and Kubernetes.

This role emphasizes collaboration, quality, and flexible working styles to support a global customer base.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing and building API platforms.
• Proficient in Java, JavaScript, and related tech.
• Experience with AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Ability to mentor juniors and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel to finalize requirements.
• Write and review specifications for complex system components.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Collaborate to translate product requirements into software designs.
• Implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Work in Agile/Waterfall environments with stakeholders.
• Train entry-level software engineers as directed.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Groovy

JSP

HTML

XML

SQL

bash

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Terraform

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

kubectl

k9s

PostgreSQL

Job description

Are you passionate about building high-quality software solutions that solve complex customer challenges?

Do you enjoy mentoring others, driving technical excellence, and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful products?

About Our Team

Our team is a Shared Services team that provides API Platform capabilities to all of Elsevier. API teams can onboard APIs, manage their lifecycles and monitor usage. For public APIs, customers can create credentials through the self-service developer portal. The Platform also offers AI Gateways, enabling API teams to onboard MCP servers and tools, manage credentials for these resources, and track usage through dashboards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.


• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for 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.


• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.


• Train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.

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

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 Pattern

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.

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.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.