Senior Software Engineer I

Job Description Are you at an early stage of your career Do you desire to work in a practical domain About The Team Our team is dedicated to unlocking the rich knowledge embedded within Elsevier's content through our semantic data platform; this empowers researchers, clinicians, and innovators worldwide to gain new insights, make informed decisions, and accelerate progress across research, healthcare, and life sciences. We lead the ongoing transformation of Elsevier's vast, unstructured information into richly interconnected knowledge graphs that capture the full depth and nuance of scientific meaning. Through our dynamic knowledge discovery platform, we combine graph-powered agentic AI with advanced search technologies to deliver contextually relevant, trustworthy, and precise answers. You will be joining a team focused on platform development and enhancements, working on both foundational services and new project initiatives. The team builds scalable, reliable systems that serve as the backbone of Elsevier's engineering ecosystem. About The Role We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer I with strong backend development expertise to help build and enhance our internal platforms. You will work across multiple components of our systems, contribute to the design and delivery of robust services, and support the growth of less-senior developers through collaboration and mentoring. This is a hybrid, individual contributor role requiring close interaction with cross-functional engineering teams. Responsibilities - Interface with team members and stakeholders to finalize technical requirements. - Write and review specifications and contribute to the design of complex system components. - Develop robust software using Java and Spring, and implement services integrated with Kafka and AWS. - Apply test-driven and behaviour-driven development practices (TDD/BDD) to ensure code quality and reliability. - Implement solutions within containerised environments using Kubernetes. - Complete complex bug fixes and contribute to platform stability. - Collaborate with peers to review code, refine architecture, and implement best practices. - Support continuous integration and deployment practices, including instrumentation and alerting for operational health. - Participate in pair programming and mentor junior developers as needed. Requirements - 4+ years of software engineering experience. - Should have experience with Apache Spark and Data Pipelines - Proficiency in Java and Spring-based application development. - Experience with Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes, and distributed systems. - Familiarity with TDD and BDD methodologies. - Strong collaboration and communication skills. - Ability to write and review detailed technical specifications. - Solid understanding of CI/CD workflows and operational requirements. Work in a Way That Works for You: We promote a flexible work environment that meets the needs of a diverse team. Whether you prefer remote work, hybrid work, or on-site collaboration, we want to support your success. Our well-being initiatives include shared parental leave, study assistance, sabbaticals, and access to wellness programs. Working For you: We aim to support you in all areas of life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: - Health insurance options for you and your family. - Group life and accident insurance for financial security. - Employee assistance programs and mental health resources. - Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance. - Paid time-off options, including sick leave, vacation, and public holidays. - Subsidized meals and free transportation in select locations. About Us: Our organization is a global leader in information and analytics, aiding researchers and healthcare professionals in advancing science and improving health outcomes for society. We combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science, research, health education, interactive learning, and exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world's grand challenges and fostering a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering for a better world