Software Engineer

Elsevier; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier in Cambridge is seeking a Software Engineer to help develop and maintain Python-based data pipelines and NLP-enabled data products for life sciences. You will work with senior engineers to integrate dynamic sources of scientific information and deliver production-ready solutions that support discovery from large volumes of unstructured data.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Elsevier, learning about vocabularies, ontologies, and automations, with flexible hours and a healthy

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, preferably Python.
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• BSc/MSc/PhD in life sciences or STEM fields.
• Familiar with version control and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop our critical Python data pipelines.
• Support curation teams to update and build new vocabularies and ontologies.
• Provide support to deliver and maintain customer-facing solutions as required.
• Develop software to assist manual curation efforts.
• Develop and maintain automations across the estate.
• Learn about the wider Elsevier business and identify potential collaborations.

Skills

Python

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in life sciences or STEM fields

Tools

GitHub

Unix command line

pytest

unittest

Job description

About our Team

Our global team support products education electronic health records that introduce students to digital charting and prepare them to document care in today’s modern clinical environment. We have a very stable product that we’ve worked to get to and strive to maintain. Our team values trust, respect, collaboration, agility, and quality.

About the Role

SciBite is developing cutting-edge AI and NLP technologies to solve key challenges for life science customers. As a Software Engineer, you will work with senior engineers to develop and maintain Python-based data solutions that integrate dynamic sources of scientific information and make them accessible to customers. You will contribute to AI-enabled development practices, collaborate with teams across Elsevier, and help deliver production-ready data products that support discovery from large volumes of unstructured data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop our critical Python data pipelines
• Support curation teams to update and build new vocabularies and ontologies
• Provide support to deliver and maintain customer-facing solutions as required
• Develop software to assist manual curation efforts
• Develop and maintain automations across the estate
• Learn about the wider Elsevier business and identify potential collaborations

Requirements

• Experience in software development ideally Python
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skils
• BSc/MSc/PhD in life sciences or STEM fields

Beneficial

• If you have experience with the following:
• Experience working with pytest/unittest and code reviews
• Proficient UNIX/command line skills
• Experience with version control, ideally GitHub
• Experience with cloud environments
• Python GUI development experience
• Experience working with ontologies or XML
• Knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge of compute clusters and workflow management
• Experience working in a production environment

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. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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With 9,500 employees, over 2,300 technologists in 5 major tech hubs, and more than 60 locations across the globe, we are committed to supporting the scientific and healthcare communities around the world. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across technology, commercial, business, and early career jobs. If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, find your team at Elsevier. Elsevier is part of RELX Group. Let’s shape progress together. Join us. elsevier.com/about/careers