Senior Software Engineer I

Elsevier; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications within a distributed environment. You will work with cross-functional Agile and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software that creates value for researchers, reviewers and editors.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and mentoring teammates while contributing to platform stability, performance, and scalable delivery pipelines.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, frontend frameworks, Java/SpringBoot, and SQL with willingness to learn others.
• Experience with build tools, Git and continuous integration.
• Ability to collaborate with team to develop innovative solutions.
• Mentoring teammates to share knowledge and uplift skills.
• Familiar with alerting, monitoring, and logging tools.
• Experience with modern IDEs and refactoring tools.
• Knowledge of cloud environments and design/development for cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements in a fast-moving environment.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for stability and performance.
• Improve delivery processes through enhancements.
• Partner with Agile and DevOps teams to implement solutions.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Frontend frameworks

Java/SpringBoot

SQL

CI/CD

Git

Debugging

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

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. 1

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. 1

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.