Senior Software Engineer II

Elsevier · London, England ·

Apply on partner site You apply on the advertiser's own site — nothing is stored here.

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build cloud-native capabilities to support researchers through the publication and peer-review journey. You will work within the NPRE team to evolve our next-generation product, aligning with researchers’ needs and a dynamic tech landscape that includes AI. You’ll shape architecture, deliver in a cloud-hosted distributed system, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the delivery process. This is a mission-driven role at a global leader that combines publishing heritage with modern tech to advance science and healthcare.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible hours
  • wellbeing initiatives
  • shared parental leave
  • study assistance
  • sabbaticals

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and deploy cloud-hosted applications for the next-generation product
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements in a fast-moving environment
  • Contribute to architectural decisions to ensure stability and performance
  • Identify and implement delivery improvements to accelerate value
  • Partner with cross-functional Agile and DevOps teams

Key requirements

  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, frontend framework, Java/SpringBoot, and SQL with willingness to learn others
  • Experience with build tools, Git and continuous integration
  • Experience mentoring teammates and sharing knowledge
  • Experience with alerting, monitoring and logging tools
  • Familiarity with modern IDEs and refactoring tools
  • Experience with test-driven development and mocking libraries
  • Real-world Agile practices and execution
  • Capability in designing and developing for cloud environments
  • Familiarity with AI coding tools and cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS)
  • Some exposure to DevOps and Infrastructure as Code
  • Eagerness to learn and grow
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Mentoring and knowledge sharing
  • Open to improving working practices
  • Cloud-native design and deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS)
  • Frontend: JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Backend: Java/SpringBoot
Apply on partner site Listing supplied by one of our partner job boards. Last confirmed: 1 day ago.

Report this job

Market data from EasyWorkClub, not from the employer

Typical pay for Software developer in London: £50,000 – £100,000, from 460 adverts

882 live adverts for Software developer in London

Same role within 50 km

Remote or home office in 17% of 689 Software developer adverts we list nationwide

More openings at Elsevier

51 other openings we list

ElsevierLondon Apply