At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cloud-based applications to enhance scientific research quality.
- Company: Global leader in information and analytics, supporting visionary research worldwide.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, generous leave, study assistance, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Collaborative Agile environment with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on global health and research.
- Qualifications: Proficient in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL; eager to learn and adapt.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Our dynamic Agile Teams deliver technology that facilitates researchers to publish high‑quality scientific research. As a Software Engineer, you will build capabilities to improve research quality and support researchers in sharing new knowledge with the broader research community. A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science, improve health outcomes, and support visionary research worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and deploying applications in a cloud‑hosted distributed system to build next‑generation products.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript (React, Angular, etc.) and SQL, with a willingness to broaden technology skills.
- Experience with version control (Git) and modern IDEs (IntelliJ/VSCode) and refactoring tools.
- Experience with test‑driven development and mocking libraries (Jest, Mockito).
- Knowledge of collaborative documentation tools (Jira, Confluence) and Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban).
- Interest or experience with AI‑based solutions.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- A willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
Benefits
- We promote a healthy work/life balance and offer wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals.
- Comprehensive Pension Plan.
- Home, office, or commuting allowance.
- Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave.
- Maternity, paternity, adoption, and family care leave.
- Flexible working hours.
- Personal choice budget.
- Internal communities and networks.
- Various employee discounts.
- Recruitment introduction reward.
- Employee Assistance Program (global).
Java Software Engineer employer: Elsevier Inc.
As a Java Software Engineer at our innovative company, you will be part of a vibrant Agile team dedicated to enhancing the quality of scientific research. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises work/life balance, with benefits such as flexible working hours, generous vacation entitlement, and opportunities for professional growth through study assistance and internal networks. Join us in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the advancement of science and health outcomes globally.
