Senior Software Engineer I

RELX Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information and analytics leader is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance research publication processes using cloud technologies. This role involves designing applications, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency in JavaScript or Java, have experience with front-end frameworks like React, and possess a commitment to improving delivery processes in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to learning platforms

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Parental leave support

Emergency care access

Volunteer days for charity

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with designing, developing and deploying applications in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in both front-end and back-end frameworks.
• Experience with logging tools and refactoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and deploying applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders for requirement gathering.
• Mentoring team members and improving delivery processes.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Java

React

Build tools

Git

Continuous integration

Test-driven development

AI solutions

Tools

Modern IDE

Alerting and monitoring tools

Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build capabilities to support scientific researchers through the process of submitting the research for publication. We are continually evolving our technology in response to researchers' needs and to the ever-changing technical landscape, including the use of AI technologies.

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
• Supporting and mentoring team members to share knowledge and up-skill your team
• Identifying and implementing enhancements to continually improve our delivery process
• Demonstrate proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript or Java with a willingness to learn the other.
• Show experience with both front-end, particularly React, and back-end frameworks.
• Display experience with build tools, Git and continuous integration
• Be familiar with how to design and develop for cloud environments
• Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions for the research community
• Show experience with alerting, monitoring and logging tools
• Demonstrate experience with a modern IDE and proficiency in using refactoring tools
• Be open to discussing and honing approaches for our team to improve our working practices
• Have experience of test-driven development and mocking libraries
• Wanting to learn or have experience with AI based solutions

Working in a way that works for you?

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.

Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.

Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that 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 long-term goals.

Working remotely and flexible hours

• Working remotely from home or in our office in a flexible hybrid style
• 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

Working for you?

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Access to learning platforms and encouragement to book up to 10 days focused learning/development time per year
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RELX Cares 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 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.

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.