Sr Fullstack Java Developer

Working in technology at Elsevier means that your work really does matter – it changes lives. And you’ll see the real-world impact of your day-to-day efforts

Our technologists have applied new machine learning models to reduce gender biases against women in academia and developed technology to help medical professionals more accurately diagnose conditions that may have otherwise been missed. Whether you’re supporting the business to be more efficient, building better infrastructure to help things run more smoothly, or if you’re part of a team creating products for the customers we serve, there’s always a new challenge you’ll be helping to solve.

About the Team

Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all. For more than 140 years, we’ve helped impact makers to advance science and healthcare to advance human progress, and that same mission drives us to inspire progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day.

Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Senior Software Engineer I - Java Full Stack to join our global technology team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in solving complex technical challenges, and driving innovation in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Fix and maintain existing code base while ensuring high quality and performance.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues as necessary and keep abreast of new technology developments.

Requirements

• 6+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.
• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage systems, UNIX.
• Proficient research and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

What you get for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. This is a hybrid role. Our teams operate in a flexible hybrid work model, combining in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. You’ll be expected to participate in regular team meetings and engineering rituals in line with your team.

Benefits

• Private Medical Savings Fund
• Life Insurance
• Meal/Gr

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.