Senior Software Engineer II

RX Brasil; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build cloud-native applications that support researchers and clinicians through the peer-review journey. You will join our NPRE team and help evolve a cloud-based distributed system with a focus on performance and reliability.

You will work with JavaScript/TypeScript, Java/SpringBoot and SQL, applying modern CI/CD, monitoring and DevOps practices in a collaborative, agile environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Java/SpringBoot is expected.
• Experience with build tools, Git and CI/CD pipelines is required.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor teammates.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy cloud-hosted distributed applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to architectural decisions to ensure stability and performance.
• Improve delivery processes through continuous enhancements.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Java/SpringBoot

SQL

Git

CI/CD

Monitoring

Agile

AI coding tools

Cloud environments

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

IDEs

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.

Join our Software Engineering Team Our dynamic Agile Teams deliver the technology which facilitates researchers bringing their work to the world via trusted journals through peer-review.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build capabilities to support scientific researchers through the process of submitting the research for publication and undertaking peer-reviews others work. 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
• Identifying and implementing enhancements to continually improve our delivery process
• Partnering with cross-functional Agile and DevOps implementation teams

Requirements

• Demonstrate some proficiency in most of these technologies; JavaScript / TypeScript, Frontend framework 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 experience of supporting and mentoring team members to share knowledge and up-skill team members
• Demonstrate 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
• Be experienced in test-driven development and mocking libraries
• Have real world experience of Agile practices and execution
• Be capable in 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)
• Be familiar with AI coding tools (copilot, claude, codex, antigravity)
• Some experience of Agentic software development is desired
• Be eager to learn and grow my skills and experience
• Champion industry best practices and standards
• Some exposure to Devops and Infrastructure as Code

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. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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