Senior Java Software Engineer (Oxford - Hybrid)

Job content

We are generating interest from Senior Java Software Engineers to join our team in Oxford.

Our ideal candidates would have experience in:

Java/J2EE, Web services– Spring/SpringBoot, RESTFul services and some database knowledge like SQL and NoSQL

We are looking for someone who in their current roles:

Challenge ideas so they can be debated, and best idea could win – have a consultative approach

Are good at designing systems from technical point of view though collaborating with team, mentoring the team.

Have a kind of mindset to arrive at a decision, following the best practices and having a knowledge of system design

Role details as below:

Senior Java Software Engineer

Oxford (Hybrid)

Are you interested in seeing real products and systems come to life with your software?

Do you enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver flawless improvements that make a difference?

About our Team

Our Knowledge Layer Team is responsible for building our content platform and services that are utilized across our product portfolio. We use cutting-edge technologies to build products and systems to advance science and health. We provide our customers with powerful digital solutions, helping them to research the biggest problems facing the world today.

About the Role

As a Senior Java Software Engineer, you will be a key part of our Agile squad and an advocate for best-practice coding. You will develop and design complex research software products and solutions that will shape and innovate our technology. You will mentor junior team members, share your knowledge and solve problems using your technical expertise.

Responsibilities

· Implementing development processes and coding best-practice reviews in an Agile environment to ensure we deliver quality products and solutions

· Collaborating with technical team members to understand and finalise complex product requirements and translate them into software designs

· Interacting with customers to understand their needs and translate their requirements into effective and robust software solutions

· Taking ownership of complex technical issues to ensure successful delivery of robust solutions

· Mentoring and guiding junior team members to develop their skills in software development and best-practice

· Keeping up to date with new technology developments to identify cutting-edge innovations for potential future projects

Requirements

· Have the ability to drive new developments, implement process changes and introduce disruptive technologies

· Have an impressive knowledge of object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, database application design, application development and maintenance

· Demonstrate proficiency in development languages including, Java/J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot, GraghQL, XML, JSON

· Show extensive Software Engineering experience and advanced knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum

· Be able to partner and collaborate across teams to solve problems and deliver innovative solutions to our customers

· Be familiar with RESTful web services

· Have experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases

· Be familiar with cloud technologies such as AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, and Docker

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that 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 with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

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:

· Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

· Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

· Wellbeing programs

· Life assurance

· Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

· Long service awards

· Save As You Earn share option scheme

· Travel Season ticket loan

· Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

· Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

· RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

· Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

· Access to extensive learning and development resources

· Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work

About Us

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.