Senior Software Engineer (Python/Terraform/AWS)

Elsevier; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a security-minded Software Engineer to design, build, and operate production-ready software and cloud infrastructure in AWS. You will implement monitoring, CI/CD, and scalable services while mentoring teammates within a cross-functional Agile team.

Responsibilities include maintaining a robust engineering pipeline, enhancing security practices across products, and collaborating with cloud, backend, and frontend teams to deliver reliable, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS and cloud infrastructure design for production systems.
• Proficient in building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Solid Python knowledge for backend services.
• Frontend basics with JavaScript/Node.js for integrated UI work.
• Experience with WAF technologies and Cloudflare features.
• Proficient with Git and SQL in development workflows.
• Familiarity with Terraform and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of RESTful services, event-driven architectures, scripting, testing in CI/CD, and Agile DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secure, scalable software and cloud infrastructure for critical services.
• Design, build, deploy, and support production-ready AWS-based solutions.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and dashboards for service operations.
• Maintain a high-quality engineering pipeline for predictable releases.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional Agile team and mentor colleagues.
• Contribute to engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure code quality and implement secure software development practices.

Skills

AWS

Python

JavaScript/Node.js

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Git

Linux

SQL

REST APIs

WAF

Cloudflare

CI/CD

Agile DevOps

Tools

Cloudflare

Git

Terraform

Job description

Are you passionate about building secure, scalable software and cloud infrastructure that supports critical services in production?
Do you enjoy collaborating across teams, improving engineering practices, and helping others grow while delivering high-quality solutions?

About our Team

Working within Information Security & Data Protection division, the content protection platform team builds scalable technology solutions that detect and prevent fraud, theft, and piracy while protecting legitimate customer use. Working as a fast-paced agile squad, the team designs and develops software using modern engineering practices, collaborates across many products across the organisation. The team combines technical depth, product focus, and mentorship to deliver innovative solutions that safeguard our products and customers.

About the Role

This role focuses on delivering secure, reliable software and cloud infrastructure for services where reputation management and security are critical to business success. You will design, build, deploy, and support production-ready solutions in AWS, with monitoring, alerting, and CI/CD practices that enable predictable, repeatable releases. Working in a cross functional Agile team, you will also help shape engineering standards, mentor colleagues, and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver software engineering services for products where reputation management and security are critical to ongoing business success
• Build software that meets agreed KPIs and NFRs in production, with stability, scalability, and security in mind
• Set up and maintain AWS infrastructure to deploy the developed business logic
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and supporting dashboards to help teams operate services effectively
• Develop and maintain a high-quality engineering pipeline so releases are predictable, repeatable, and reliable
• Work effectively as part of a cross functional Agile team and support the products and services the team owns
• Help maintain code quality and engineering standards across the team through collaboration and support
• Mentor and guide team members, contribute to process improvements, and advocate for positive change

Requirements

• Experience working with a public cloud such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Strong experience using GitHub Actions within a CI/CD pipeline
• Solid Python knowledge
• Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript and Node
• Experience working with Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies and Cloudflare features
• Solid working experience with Git and SQL
• Knowledge of Terraform and experience working with Linux
• Familiarity with RESTful services, event-driven architectures, scripting, testing practices in CI/CD environments, and Agile DevOps ways of working

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.

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