Senior Software Engineer Ii

Senior Data Platform Engineer II 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 As part of the Data Engineering team you ll contribute to the systems and infrastructure that fuel this mission This role focuses on building reusable platform components and delivering Data Products that enable scalable reliable and high-performance data solutions across Elsevier s ecosystem About the Role We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer II who can lead the design and implementation of complex systems mentor team members and contribute to our evolving data engineering architecture You ll work on large-scale data pipelines orchestration frameworks and services that support our data products collaborating closely with product platform and other engineering teams to deliver impactful high-quality solutions Responsibilities Design and develop scalable data processing workflows and microservices using Spark Spark Streaming and Airflow Write modular testable code in Python or Scala aligned with software engineering best practices Lead implementation of system components that span multiple services and modules Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in distributed data systems Participate in architecture discussions design reviews and engineering rituals Develop and maintain data models to support analytical and operational use cases Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate requirements into engineering solutions Contribute to mentoring and onboarding of junior engineers Champion continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing across the team Requirements 5 years of professional experience in software or data engineering Proven track record building and optimizing large-scale batch and streaming data systems Proficiency with Spark Spark Streaming Airflow Kafka Databricks and either Python or Scala Deep understanding of distributed system design and performance optimization Experience working with semantic technologies like RDF and data modeling Exposure to graph-based data models or knowledge graph architecture Knowledge and working experience in AWS or similar especially with block storage e g S3 data processing e g EMR Athena Glue and messaging services e g SQS and knowing how to deploy these using infrastructure-as-a-code tools to safely and predictably provision and manage infrastructure Experience with software development with code provisioning and CI CD pipelines utilizing tools like Git and respectively Jenkins Ability to independently drive technical outcomes from problem to deployment Familiarity with Agile or other iterative development methodologies Experience building internal platforms or reusable engineering components Knowledge of observability best practices for data systems e g logging metrics alerts 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 We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment please let us know by completing our or please contact 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