We combine AWS, event-driven architectures, microservices, data science, and AI/LLM capabilities to build reliable, secure, and highly scalable Document Intelligence services. You'll work at the intersection of software engineering, data engineering, and AI, solving challenging problems around understanding and processing millions of research documents within Elsevier's publishing ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Designing, developing, and deploying applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system to build our next-generation product
Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify requirements and gather feedback in a fast-moving environment.
Providing input into architectural decisions to ensure stability and performance
Identifying and implementing enhancements to continually improve our delivery process
Partnering with cross-functional Agile and DevOps implementation teams
Taking ownership of services throughout their lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, deployment, observability, operational support, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate proficiency in some of our requirements, with a willingness to learn new ones as needed.
Demonstrate some proficiency in most of these technologies: Python, Java, Spring / Spring Boot, SQL, with a willingness to learn the others.
Demonstrate proficiency in distributed and event-driven solutions using Kafka and AWS cloud services.
Display experience with build tools, Git, and continuous integration (GitHub Actions / Jenkins)
Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions.
Have experience of supporting and mentoring team members to share knowledge and upskill team members.
Show experience with alerting, monitoring, and logging tools (New Relic, OpenSearch / Kibana, Coralogix)
Have experience with a modern IDE (IntelliJ / VSCode) and proficiency in using the refactoring tools.
Be open to discussing and honing approaches for our team to improve our working practices.
Have some experience of test-driven development and mocking libraries (Jest, Mockito)
Be familiar with collaborative documentation tools (Jira and Confluence)
Be familiar with data-processing workflows and scalable backend architectures.
Have some real-world experience with Agile practices and execution (Scrum, Kanban)
Have some familiarity with how to design and develop for cloud environments (i.e., Docker, Kubernetes, AWS)
Familiar with AI coding tools (Copilot, Claude, Codex, antigravity)
Some experience with agentic software development is desired.
Wanting to learn or have experience with AI-based solutions.
Be eager to learn and grow your skills and experience.
Be aware of industry best practices and standards.
Why Join Us?
Join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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 most productive.
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:
Comprehensive Pension Plan
Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave
Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leave
Personal Choice budget
Internal communities and networks
Various employee discounts
Recruitment introduction reward
Employee Assistance Program (global)
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. 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. 





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