Senior Software Engineer II - AI Engineer

Elsevier Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in information and analytics is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to design robust systems for generative AI services. This role involves developing and maintaining scalable applications in a collaborative environment, offering flexible hours and generous benefits, including health and well-being programs.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Good experience in software engineering (formal education not required).
• Ability to work effectively in Agile or Kanban environments.
• Experience mentoring others and contributing to technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining generative AI services and reusable components using Python and Java.
• Deploying scalable applications in a Kubernetes (EKS) environment.
• Collaborating with product, platform, and research teams to translate AI prototypes into production-ready solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

Kubernetes (EKS)

Agile methodologies

Generative AI tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II with a passion for generative AI and platform architecture. In this role, you will design and implement robust systems to deliver reusable AI services and components, collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders to solve meaningful challenges. You will also contribute to architectural decisions, mentor other engineers, and help evolve our engineering practices. Why join us? Are you ready to help us progress science and health? Our technology leads to innovation, so join a forward-thinking digital business that is tackling world-scale challenges and align your ambitions with our passion for driving global knowledge-sharing.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining generative AI services and reusable components using Python and Java.
• Deploying scalable applications in a Kubernetes (EKS) environment.
• Contributing to system architecture and design across multiple services.
• Collaborating with product, platform, and research teams to translate AI prototypes into production-ready solutions.
• Building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and apply test-driven development practices.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges in distributed systems.
• Supporting and mentoring team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Participating in code reviews and architecture discussions to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Stay current with developments in generative AI and promote responsible integration into products.

Qualifications

• Good experience in software engineering (formal education not required).
• Proficiency in Python and Java.
• Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and cloud-native systems.
• Strong background in building scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., HuggingFace, LangChain, vector databases).
• Understanding of software development methodologies and data modelling.
• Experience mentoring others and contributing to technical decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile or Kanban environments.

About Elsevier

About Elsevier: 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. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

Benefits

• Flexible hours - flex the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
• 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.
• RECARES 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.