Senior Software Engineer

Elsevier; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in information and analytics is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to participate in technical discussions, develop test-driven code, and support their API Platform. You will work collaboratively with team members, mentor juniors, and enhance developer experience. The ideal candidate has expertise in languages like Java and JavaScript, with experience in AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. A competitive benefits package with a focus on work/life balance is offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

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

Time off for volunteering

Learning and development resources

Employee discounts scheme

Qualifications

• Expertise in development languages including Java, JavaScript, Groovy, JSP, HTML, XML, SQL and Bash.
• Knowledge of building tools like Maven and Gradle.
• Experience with relational DBMS like Postgresdb.
• Experience using AWS services via Terraform.
• Experience configuring New Relic and Kibana for metrics.
• Experience using Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical discussions to design solutions.
• Document and review specifications for complex system components.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Work closely with development team members to translate requirements into designs.
• Implement development processes and coding best practices.
• Train entry-level software engineers as directed.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Groovy

JSP

HTML

XML

SQL

Bash

Maven

Gradle

Postgresdb

AWS services

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

New Relic

Kibana

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.

Qualifications

• 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 usingkubectl, k9s and similar tools to observe and manage k8s resources
• A bonus if you have knowledge of networks – AWS ACM certificates, VPCs, transit gateways etc

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to ideate on best technical solution to meet Product Requirements.
• Document 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.
• 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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