Senior Software Engineer II (relx)

Senior Software Engineer II

Would you like to be part of a team that delivers high-quality software to our customers?

Are you a highly visible champion with a ‘can do’ attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others?

About our Team:

We are a diverse team of software engineers, data scientists and computer technologists. We have varied backgrounds and cultures, and we're located across different countries, but we all have one aim to create powerful tools to help scientists make breakthroughs and health professionals change lives.

About the Role:

This position & role performs complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line, and provides direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products.

Responsibilities:

Building Java Microservices, translating product requirements into technical software designs whilst ensuring that they are easily maintainable, flexible (reusable by other development teams) and efficiently designed. 
 Performance tuning your Microservices so that they run as quickly and efficiently as possible given the workloads that they are expected to handle. 
 Writing documentation to ensure that the Microservices that you have written can easily be found, understood and reused by other teams in other workflows. 
 Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements. 
 Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components. 
 Complete complex bug fixes. 
 Work closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs. 
 Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews. 
 Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders. 
 Resolve complex technical issues as necessary. 
 Train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles. 
  Keep abreast of new technology developments. 
  Design and work with complex data models. 
   Mentor less-senior software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques. 
 All other duties as assigned. Requirements

Requirements:

   5+ years of Software Engineering experience 
  BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required 

Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). 
   Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques. 
   Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles. 
   Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems. 
  Expertise in development languages: Strong in Java 11 and ideally Scala, and a general understanding of other programming languages (particularly Python, shell scripts etc). 

  Have experience of working with Java development tools, specifically Spring and Maven and a track record of writing efficient, DRY, code. 

  Have in-depth knowledge of AWS (or other Cloud provider - we use AWS) and REST. 
  Strong research skills. 
  Strong knowledge in industry best practices in development. 
  Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets. 
  Ability to interface competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements. 
  Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources. 
  Knowledge of test-driven development. 
  Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components. 
  Ability to complete complex bug fixes. 
  Good oral and written communications skills. 

Work in a way that works 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. 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

Working for you:
At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Group Health Insurance Policy (covering self and family)

• Group Life insurance/accident policy

• Generous long-service awards

• New Baby gift

• Subsidised food provided (applies to India- Chennai)

• Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, Gazetted Public Holiday and Maternity/Paternity Leave

• Free Transport provided to and from the office

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 harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
 

Join Us:

Are you ready to help us progress science and health? Our technology leads to innovation, so join a forward-thinking digital business that is tackling world-scale challenges and align your ambitions with our passion for driving global knowledge-sharing.