Senior Java Software Engineer

About the role

As a Senior Java Software Engineer II, you will build capabilities to support scientific researchers through the process of submitting the research for publication. We are continually evolving our technology in response to researchers’ needs and to the ever‑changing technical landscape, including the use of AI technologies.

• Design, develop and deploy applications in a cloud‑hosted distributed system to build our next‑generation product.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify requirements and gather feedback in a fast‑moving environment.
• Provide input into architectural decisions to ensure stability and performance.
• Identify and implement enhancements to continually improve our delivery process.
• Partner with cross‑functional Agile and Dev Ops implementation teams.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the following technologies:
  Java
  17or higher, Spring/Spring Boot, a JavaScript/Type Script tool (React, Angular, etc.), SQL, and a willingness to learn additional ones.
• Display experience with build tools, Git and continuous integration (Git Hub Actions /Jenkins).
• Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions.
• Have experience supporting and mentoring team members to share knowledge and up‑skill them.
• Show experience with alerting, monitoring and logging tools (New Relic, Open Search/Kibana).
• Demonstrate experience with a modern IDE (Intelli
  
  J/VScode) and proficiency in using refactoring tools.
• Be open to discussing and honing approaches for our team to improve our working practices.
• Have experience with test‑driven development and mocking libraries (Jest, Mockito).
• Be familiar with collaborative documentation tools (Jira and Confluence).
• Have real‑world experience with Agile practices and execution (Scrum, Kanban).
• Be familiar with how to design and develop for cloud environments (Docker, k8s/Kubernetes, AWS).
• Wanting to learn or have experience with AI‑based solutions.

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization with flexible hours, remote work options, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Additional benefits include a comprehensive pension plan, home, office or commuting allowance, generous vacation entitlement with sabbatical leave option, maternity/paternity/adoption/family care leave, flexible working hours, a personal choice budget, internal communities and networks, employee discounts, a recruitment introduction reward, and a global Employee Assistance Program.

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. Below is the EEO statement applicable to hiring and employment at Elsevier in the United States.

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