Senior Software Engineer I

RX Brasil; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop and deploy cloud-hosted applications that power next-generation healthcare tech products. You will work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to turn requirements into scalable solutions.

Join a cloud-first environment with Agile and DevOps practices, contributing to architectural decisions and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and learning new technologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Java/SpringBoot.
• Experience with frontend frameworks and SQL databases.
• Experience with build tools, Git and CI.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy cloud-hosted applications within a distributed system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to architectural decisions to ensure stability and performance.
• Identify and implement delivery process enhancements.
• Partner with Agile and DevOps teams to deliver value.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Frontend frameworks

Java/SpringBoot

SQL

Build tools

Git

CI

Test-driven development

Agile practices

Cloud environments

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

AI coding tools

Agentic software development

Tools

Refactoring tools

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 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 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. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120. We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights. Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all. We support continuous discovery and uphold the highest standards of content integrity, reliability, and reproducibility so the communities we serve can advance their field of science, healthcare or innovation with confidence. By combining high-quality content with powerful analytics, we transform complexity into clarity and deliver mission-critical insights that help professionals make better decisions when it matters most. We deliver insights that help research institutions, governments, and funders achieve their goals. We help researchers discover and share knowledge, collaborate, and accelerate innovation. We help librarians provide verified, quality information to universities. We help innovators turn knowledge into new products. We help health professionals improve patient care and educators train the next generation of doctors and nurses. Connecting quality content and innovative technologies, we make progress go further and happen faster. And by championing inclusion and sustainability, we ensure progress benefits all. With 9,500 employees, over 2,300 technologists in 5 major tech hubs, and more than 60 locations across the globe, we are committed to supporting the scientific and healthcare communities across the world. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across technology, commercial, business, and early career jobs. If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, find your team at Elsevier. Elsevier is part of RELX Group. Let’s shape progress together. Join us. elsevier.com/about/careers