Software Engineer III (Full Stack)

Elsevier; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Wellbeing initiatives

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Parental leave

Job summary

Elsevier in Amsterdam, Netherlands is seeking a Software Engineer III (Full Stack) to design, develop and deploy cloud-hosted applications as part of a fast-moving team delivering the next‑generation manuscript submission platform.

This hybrid role invites collaboration with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and DevOps practices to ensure performance, stability and continuous delivery. Strong preference for Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, and modern IDE usage.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript and SQL with willingness to learn others.
• Experience with version control (Git).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with test frameworks like Jest or Mockito is a plus.
• Knowledge of Jira/Confluence is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Codex).

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and deploying applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system to build our next-generation product
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify requirements and gather feedback in a fast-moving environment
• Providing input into architectural decisions to ensure stability and performance
• Identifying and implementing enhancements to continually improve our delivery process
• Partnering with cross-functional Agile and DevOps implementation teams

Skills

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Angular

SQL

Git

Agile practices

Scrum

Kanban

Test‑driven development

GitHub Copilot

Agentic software development

Tools

Jira

Confluence

IntelliJ

VS Code

Job description

Software Engineer III (Full Stack) Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Would you like to help create products to support the sharing of scientific knowledge? Do you enjoy collaborating to solve complex technical problems? This hybrid role is open to candidates based within a commutable distance of our Amsterdam office. We value meaningful in-person moments to connect, collaborate, plan and for other key moments.

About Team

Our dynamic Agile team delivers the technology for Transfer your manuscript in Submissions which enables researchers to publish their work.

About Role

As a Software Engineer, you will build capabilities that support scientific researchers through Transfer your manuscript in Submissions.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and deploying applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system to build our next-generation product
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify requirements and gather feedback in a fast-moving environment
• Providing input into architectural decisions to ensure stability and performance
• Identifying and implementing enhancements to continually improve our delivery process
• Partnering with cross-functional Agile and DevOps implementation teams

Requirements

• To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate proficiency in some of our requirements, with a willingness to learn new ones as needed.
• Demonstrate some proficiency in most of these technologies; Java, JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks (React, Angular, etc), SQL, with a willingness to learn the others.
• Display some experience with version control system (i.e. Git)
• Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions
• Have experience with a modern IDE (IntelliJ / VS Code) and proficiency in using refactoring tools
• Be open to discussing and honing approaches for our team to improve our working practices
• Have some experience with test-driven development and mocking libraries (Jest, Mockito)
• Be familiar with collaborative documentation tools (Jira and Confluence)
• Have some real knowledge of Agile practices and execution (Scrum, Kanban)
• Some familiarity with AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Codex, Antigravity) is desirable.
• Wanting to learn about Agentic software development
• Be eager to grow your skills and experience
• Work in a way that works for you

Work Culture and Benefits

• We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation.
• 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 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 Business

At Elsevier, we help the world of research to make high-value decisions with confidence through a rich portfolio of services and products such as Scopus, Pure, and SciVal. This role is aimed at mid-level engineers working towards the next step in their career.

Primary Location Base Pay Range

Primary Location Base Pay Range: NLD Amsterdam (Radarweg) €49,000 - €81,700. This role is covered by the Collective Labor Agreement Publishing Industry.

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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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Company Culture

Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all.

We support continuous discovery and uphold the highest standards of content integrity, reliability, and reproducibility so the communities we serve can advance their field of science, healthcare or innovation with confidence. By combining high-quality content with powerful analytics, we transform complexity into clarity and deliver mission-critical insights that help professionals make better decisions when it matters most.

We deliver insights that help research institutions, governments, and funders achieve their goals.

We help researchers discover and share knowledge, collaborate, and accelerate innovation. We help librarians provide verified, quality information to universities. We help innovators turn knowledge into new products. We help health professionals improve patient care and educators train the next generation of doctors and nurses.

Connecting quality content and innovative technologies, we make progress go further and happen faster. And by championing inclusion and sustainability, we ensure progress benefits all.

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