Senior Software Engineer II

Elsevier; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Policy (self &/

Job summary

Elsevier Health is seeking a Senior Software Engineer-II to advance our quality engineering strategy within Health Markets. You will enhance testing design and raise process standards with fast feedback-driven approaches, mentoring juniors and translating user requests into robust software solutions.

The role requires strong Java/J2EE and Spring Boot expertise, AWS cloud experience, and a solid understanding of data modeling and database systems.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.
• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.
• Train entry‑level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Mentor less‑senior software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring Boot

AWS

Microservices

RDBMS

Redis

Valkey

Data modeling

Agile

Waterfall

Education

BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Redis

Valkey

Job description

Senior Software Engineer-II

Would you like to be part of a team that delivers high-quality software to our customers?

Are you a highly visible champion with a ‘can do’ attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others?

About The Team

Elsevier Health applies innovation, facilitates insights, and helps drive more informed decision‑making for our customers across global health. We support health providers by providing accessible, trusted evidence‑based information; prepare more medical and nursing students with effective tools and resources; provide insights that help clinicians improve patient outcomes; and supports a more personalized and localized healthcare experience. All for the benefit of every patient.

About the Role Executing our Quality Engineering strategy for our Health Markets. You will enhance the testing design and improve process standards with a focus on effectiveness and quick feedback driven approaches.

About the Role

This position performs complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line, and provides direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross‑functional software products. This position performs software design — typically across multiple systems; mentors more‑junior members of the team; and talks to users/customers and translates their requests into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.
• Train entry‑level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Mentor less‑senior software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5+ years of Software Engineering experience

• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.
• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.

Strong experience in Java, J2EE, spring Boot, AWS cloud technologies, microservices, RDBMS systems is a must.

Experience in caching in systems like Redis, Valkey is good to have.

• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in development.
• Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.
• Ability to interface competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources.
• Knowledge of test‑driven development.
• Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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, family leave and tuition reimbursement, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long‑term goals.

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.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance Policy (covering self and family)
• Group Life insurance/accident policy
• Generous long‑service awards
• New Baby gift
• Subsidized food provided (applies to India- Chennai)
• Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, Gazetted Public Holiday and Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Free Transport provided to and from the office (applies to India-Chennai)

About Us

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

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