Senior Software Engineer I

Elsevier Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier Inc. in London is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop and deploy cloud-native applications.

You will work with cross-functional Agile and DevOps teams to deliver next-generation healthcare tech products. This role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and improving delivery stability and performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Java/SpringBoot and SQL with a willingness to learn others.
• Experience with build tools, Git and CI/CD.
• Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge to up-skill the group.
• Experience with alerting, monitoring and logging tools.
• Proficient with a modern IDE and refactoring tools.
• Open to improving team working practices and approaches.
• Experience with test-driven development and mocking libraries.
• Real-world Agile practices and execution.
• Design and develop for cloud environments; Docker, Kubernetes, AWS; AI tooling familiarity.
• Some exposure to Agentic software development; interest in AI-based solutions.
• Eager to learn and grow, aware of industry best practices and standards.

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.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Frontend frameworks

Java SpringBoot

SQL

CI/CD

Git

Monitoring

Refactoring tools

Cloud design

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

AI tools

Agentic development

Test-driven development

Agile practices

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

help deliver high-quality software that creates value for customers.

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 some of these technologies; JavaScript / TypeScript, Frontend frameworks, Java/SpringBoot, SQL with a willingness to learn the others.

Display some experience with build tools, Git and continuous integration

Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions

Have some experience of supporting and mentoring team members to share knowledge and up-skill team members

Show some experience with alerting, monitoring and logging tools

Have experience with a modern IDE and proficiency in using the refactoring tools

Be open to discussing and honing approaches for our team to improve our working practices

Have some experience of test-driven development and mocking libraries

Have some real-world experience of Agile practices and execution

Have some experience of designing and developing for cloud environments

Be familiar with AI coding tools

Be familiar with how to design and develop for cloud environments (i.e. docker, Kubernetes, AWS)

Some experience of Agentic software development is desired

Wanting to learn or have experience with AI based solutions

Be eager to learn and grow my skills and experience

Be aware of industry best practices and standards

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

Job Description

Are you excited to build cloud-native applications that help shape the future of healthcare technology?

Do you enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions while continuously learning and growing your technical expertise?

About our Team

The NPRE (New Peer Review Experience) team is part of Elsevier's publishing technology organization and is focused on transforming the peer review process. The team develops products and capabilities that support researchers, reviewers, and editors throughout the submission and peer review journey, helping improve the overall scientific publishing experience.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer, you will help design, develop, and deploy applications within a cloud-hosted distributed environment that powers next-generation products. Working closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional Agile and DevOps teams, you will contribute to technical solutions, support continuous improvement initiatives, and