Senior Software Engineer

Elanco; Hook; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global animal health company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in Hook, UK. This hybrid role focuses on developing full-stack solutions and building scalable distributed systems to enhance user experiences. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and at least five years of experience with modern application architectures and cloud technologies. The position offers the chance to contribute to significant digital innovations in the animal health sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with modern application architecture methodologies.
• Experience within a 'DevSecOps' culture.
• Experience developing full-stack solutions.
• Proficiency with Cloud Native design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-stack solutions for positive user experiences.
• Implement modern digital products that ensure compliance.
• Collaborate across teams for faster delivery of business value.
• Embed security and quality assurance across digital solutions.
• Partner with Product Managers for backlog management.

Skills

TypeScript/JavaScript

React

Node.js

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Cloud Native design patterns

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role:

Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of the Software Engineering and Platforms team, contributing to our global animal health mission. In this role, you will develop full‑stack solutions, build highly scalable distributed systems, and drive continuous improvement in our core ecosystem to enable new digital business models.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop full-stack solutions, building highly scalable distributed solutions that enable positive user experiences and measurable business growth.

• Implement and support modern digital products that are technologically sound, avoid technical debt, and guarantee compliance.

• Collaborate across Platform Engineering teams to shape products, allowing software engineers to deliver business value faster.

• Embed security, privacy, data protection, and quality assurance across all digital solutions.

• Partner with Product Managers to establish working backlogs, assist in sizing items, and design engineering approaches.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with modern application architecture methodologies, Cloud Native design patterns (Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud), and within a "DevSecOps" culture.

• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and Node.js; strong organizational and communication skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform) and software deployment capabilities including Kubernetes.

• Experience in a Platform Engineering team.

• Experience scaling an “API‑Ecosystem”, designing, and implementing “API‑First” integration patterns.

• Operational experience having supported and iterated on custom built applications.

• Experience defining and implementing large-scale, transformative digital solutions.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0‑10%

• Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.