Senior Software Engineer II: Build Scalable Cross-Team Systems

Elsevier; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to perform complex design and development within multiple systems, mentoring junior engineers and translating user requests into robust solutions.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and a BS in Engineering/CS or equivalent. Expect collaboration across teams, participation in Agile/Waterfall processes, and ongoing skills development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required

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) 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.

Skills

Software development methodologies

Data manipulation and optimization

Data modeling principles

Multiple data storage subsystems

Research skills

Development best practices

Tools and tech stacks

Interfacing with technical teams

Team collaboration with internal/exter

Test-driven development

Specifications writing/review

Bug fixes

Communication skills

Education

BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Java/J2EE

JavaScript

JSP

C/C++

HTML

XML

SQL

Windows

UNIX

.Net

Job description

Elsevier is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to perform complex design and development within multiple systems, mentoring junior engineers and translating user requests into robust solutions.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and a BS in Engineering/CS or equivalent. Expect collaboration across teams, participation in Agile/Waterfall processes, and ongoing skills development.