Elsevier

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 Our Team:

Our team consists of software engineers, data scientists, and computer technologists from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We are located across different countries with a shared goal of creating powerful tools to help scientists make breakthroughs and health professionals improve lives. 

About the Role:

The Software Engineer - Java Microservices role involves complex research, design, and software development within a specific functional area or product line. You will provide input to project plans, schedules, and methodologies in the development of cross-functional software products, mentor team members, and translate user requests into solutions. 

Responsibilities:

• Build Java Microservices, ensuring maintainability, flexibility, and efficient design. 
• Optimize Microservices for performance. 
• Document Microservices for reuse by other teams. 
• Collaborate with technical personnel to finalize requirements. 
• Write and review detailed specifications for system components. 
• Complete complex bug fixes. 
• Implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews. 
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.). 
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary. 
• Mentor entry-level software engineers. 
• Stay updated on new technological developments. 
• Design and work with complex data models. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience. 
• BS in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience. 
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). 
• Proficiency in data manipulation languages and optimization techniques. 
• Understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles. 
• Experience with multiple data storage subsystems. 
• Expertise in Java 11; knowledge of Scala and other programming languages (Python, shell scripts) is a plus. 
• Experience with Java development tools like Spring and Maven. 
• Knowledge of AWS or other Cloud providers and REST. 
• Strong research skills and industry best practices knowledge. 
• Ability to interface with technical personnel to finalize requirements. 
• Experience in test-driven development. 
• Good oral and written communication skills. 

Work in a Way That Works for You:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals. 

Working for You:

We support your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals with: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you and your family. 
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates. 
• Group Life Insurance: Financial security for your loved ones. 
• Group Accident Insurance: Protection for accidental death and permanent disablement. 
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve work-life balance. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges. 
• Medical Screening: Prioritizing your well-being. 
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support. 
• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication. 
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating parenthood. 
• Subsidized Meals: Enjoy discounted meals (in specific locations). 
• Various Paid Time Off: Including Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Public Holidays. 
• Free Transportation: Home-office-home transport for select locations. 

About the Business:

We are a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals' advance science and improve health outcomes for society’s benefit. We combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science, research, health education, interactive learning and exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare for a better world. 

Elsevier is 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. 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: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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