At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement innovative graph-based search services using Java and Spring.
- Company: Join Elsevier, a leader in scientific research technology with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous vacation, flexible hours, and a comprehensive pension plan.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on scientific discovery with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong Java skills and experience with scalable backend systems required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about building scalable, high-performance data-driven applications? Do you enjoy turning complex datasets into robust, reliable systems that deliver real business impact?
About the team
The Search and AI Platform is Elsevier’s agentic data platform, which powers products such as LeapSpace, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Clinical Key, Reaxys, and our next‑generation AI powered search systems. The platform uses agentic services to interrogate our rich knowledge graphs, search and recommendation systems, and our unparalleled collection of research data to deliver insights to the scientific community so they can collaborate more effectively, work smarter, and deliver quality research more quickly.
About the role
The Shared Graph Team is a core part of Elsevier’s Search and AI Platform. This team builds structured queries based on relationships and entity metadata hydration, enabling advanced traversal, discovery, and recommendation systems. As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will work with a passionate team that delivers scalable, reliable, and innovative solutions that accelerate scientific discovery.
Key responsibilities
- Design and implement graph-based search services.
- Develop applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring, GraphQL, and GraphQL Federation.
- Integrate with databases, web services, or AWS services (Neo4j, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, Parameter Store, SQS, SNS, Kinesis) to support ingestion, storage, and messaging pipelines.
- Champion clean code, SOLID principles, and engineering best practices, setting standards and mentoring engineers.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to deliver advanced search and recommendation features.
- Ensure robust monitoring and logging with New Relic and Coralogix, driving reliability and performance.
Requirements
- Proven track record building scalable backend systems and APIs.
- Strong expertise in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
- Hands‑on experience with GraphQL API and REST API design.
- Solid background in cloud‑native architectures with AWS and Kubernetes (EKS).
- An advocate of best practices for rapid development of quality software, including SOLID principles, clean code, architectural design patterns, CI/CD.
- Familiarity with Agile, Kanban, or other iterative development methodologies.
- Comfortable learning new technologies, languages, and tools on the job, to ensure that the product is not left behind in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.
- An inclusive, positive, collaborative mindset and a desire to deliver real business value to our customers.
Nice to have
- Experience with Apollo Router or advanced GraphQL federation strategies.
- Background in data modelling for graph‑based systems.
- Familiarity with search platforms or AI‑driven discovery systems.
- Experience working in high‑throughput, distributed systems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Pension Plan
- 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)
Location & Compensation
If performed in NLD Amsterdam (Radarweg), the base pay range is €100,400 - €167,300. This job may be subject to a collective labor agreement in the Netherlands. Please consult with the hiring team for further details.
Equal Opportunity
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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Elsevier is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, empowering Senior Software Engineers to innovate and make a real impact in the scientific community. With generous benefits such as a comprehensive pension plan, flexible working hours, and opportunities for personal growth, employees are encouraged to thrive both professionally and personally in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to advancing research through cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions.
