Consulting/Principal Software Engineer - (Java / NodeJs) Full stack

About us:

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 today.

If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, join us. Let’s shape progress together.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Principal Software Engineer  - Java / NodeJs Fullstack 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.

• Complete simple bug fixes.

• 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.

• Keep abreast of new technology developments

Requirements:

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent required

• Strong Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)

• Strong Understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles

• Strong Knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems

• Strong knowledge in Node.js or Spring Boot, React.js or Angular , HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX

• Proficient research and problem-solving skills

• Strong oral and written communication 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.

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’s cadence.

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:

• Private Medical/Dental Plan

• Savings Fund

• Life Insurance

• Meal/Grocery Voucher

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

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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