TL;DR
Senior Software Engineer I (Backend): Building and operating backend search services and APIs for Elsevier's Search Platform supporting products like Scopus and ScienceDirect with an accent on scalable, reliable cloud-native systems and search technologies. Focus on designing and running Kubernetes-hosted systems, collaborating cross-functionally, and advancing search platform architecture.
Location: Must be based in London, United Kingdom
Company
Global leader in information and analytics supporting science and healthcare advancement through quality data and analytics.
What you will do
- Design, build, and operate backend search services in production
- Contribute to scalable, reliable Kubernetes-hosted systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to turn requirements into working solutions
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
- Continuously grow understanding of search technologies and platform architecture
Requirements
- Must have several years of professional backend or platform engineering experience
- Practical experience with search systems like Elasticsearch, Solr, OpenSearch, or Lucene-based technologies
- Strong experience with Java and modern backend frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot
- Experience deploying and operating services in Kubernetes-based environments
- Experience building and running cloud-based systems, ideally using AWS and CI/CD pipelines
- Must be located in London, UK
Culture & Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days
- Health screening, eye care vouchers, private medical benefits
- Wellbeing programs and life assurance
- Competitive contributory pension scheme and share option scheme
- Travel season ticket loan and electric vehicle scheme
- Parental leave, employee assistance, and volunteering support
- Extensive learning and development resources