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Java Software Engineer

Job in Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1, England, UK
Listing for: RELX
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-29
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Java Developer, Full Stack Developer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Java Software Engineer

Would you like to help create products to support the sharing of scientific knowledge?

Do you enjoy collaborating to solve complex technical problems?

About the team

Our dynamic Agile Teams deliver the technology that facilitates researchers to publish quality scientific research. As a Software Engineer, you will build capabilities to improve the quality of scientific research.

About the role

As a Software Engineer, you will build capabilities to support researchers in sharing new knowledge with the broader research community.

Key responsibilities
  • Designing, developing, and deploying applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system to build our next-generation product
  • 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 Dev Ops implementation teams
Requirements
  • Demonstrate some proficiency in most of these technologies:
    Java, JavaScript / Type Script tool (React, Angular, etc), SQL, with a willingness to learn the others.
  • Display some experience with a version control system (i.e., Git)
  • Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions
  • Have 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 some experience with test-driven development and mocking libraries (Jest, Mockito)
  • Be familiar with collaborative documentation tools (Jira and Confluence)
  • Have some real knowledge of Agile practices and execution (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Wanting to learn or have experience with AI-based solutions
  • Be eager to learn and grow my skills and experience
Why join us?

Join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Working for you

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

  • 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)
Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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.

  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
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. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future.

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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