Software Engineer III - Python

Elsevier; México; Híbrido; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global knowledge leader is seeking a talented Software Engineer II – Python to join the Shadow Health development team. This hybrid role located in Mexico City focuses on building and enhancing web services supporting healthcare education. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency in languages such as Python and SQL. Benefits include a private medical plan, savings fund, and meal vouchers.

Servicios

Private Medical/Dental Plan

Savings Fund

Life Insurance

Meal/Grocery Voucher

Formación

• 3+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in development languages including Python, SQL, Docker.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Work with the Tech Lead to solve moderate complexity software engineering problems.
• Build new features and improve existing ones for the Learning Management System.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for development.

Conocimientos

Python

FastAPI

SQL

Docker

AWS

UNIX

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Working in technology at Elsevier means that your work really does matter – it changes lives. And you’ll see the real-world impact of your day-to-day efforts.

Our technologists have applied new machine learning models to reduce gender biases against women in academia and developed technology to help medical professionals more accurately diagnose conditions that may have otherwise been missed. Whether you’re supporting the business to be more efficient, building better infrastructure to help things run more smoothly, or if you’re part of a team creating products for the customers we serve, there’s always a new challenge you’ll be helping to solve.

About The Team

We develop Elsevier's web services and applications for the Shadow Health team. Our services include the Learning Management System that allows learners to interact with Digital Standardized Patients, services that enable our Narrative and Simulation Engineers to author new content, and many other tools that support the team’s mission to improve healthcare education through immersive digital experiences.

If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, join us. Let’s shape progress together.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented and collaborative Software Engineer II – Python to join our Shadow Health development team in Mexico City. This position performs moderately difficult research, design, and software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line. You will contribute to building and enhancing web services and applications that support healthcare education through simulation-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Tech Lead to solve moderate complexity software engineering problems.
• Build new features and improve existing ones for our Learning Management System.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Review code from other engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Complete moderately complex bug fixes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in development languages including but not limited to: Python, FastAPI, LangGraph, SQL, Docker, AWS, GitHub Actions, UNIX.
• Proficiency with data manipulation languages and understanding of data modeling principles.
• Ability to work with complex data models.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Knowledge of test-driven development and industry best practices such as code coverage.
• Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

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.

This is a hybrid role. Our teams operate in a flexible hybrid work model, combining in‑person collaboration with remote flexibility. You’ll be expected to participate in regular team meetings and engineering rituals in line with your team’s cadence.

Benefits

• Private Medical/Dental Plan
• Savings Fund
• Life Insurance
• Meal/Grocery Voucher

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. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.