Senior Software Engineer (Python/AWS)

Senior Software Engineer (Python/AWS)  

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

Do you enjoy collaborating with your team members to deliver important and critical improvements that make a difference? 

About Our Team 

Our Technology teams use contemporary technologies to develop products and systems that support science and health. We provide customers with robust digital solutions that aid in researching significant global issues. Our culture emphasizes efficient DevOps practices, focusing on speed, agility, cost efficiency, and high quality. 

About the Role 

As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will be a key part of our Agile squad and an advocate for best-practice coding. You will build solutions that will help support Elsevier’s goals of helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society through the on-time delivery of high-quality software products.  

Responsibilities 

• Designing, developing, and delivering software across our Enterprise Product Hub estate using a variety of technologies and tools 

• Working closely with the Product team to design and develop application features and data integrations supported by a Python/microservice-driven architecture 

• Ensuring well-tested, documented code is written by encouraging best practices and applying software engineering principles 

• Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams to deliver successful, high-profile, business-critical projects in a fast-paced environment 

• Mentoring and guiding team members to develop their skills in software development and best practices 

• Contributing to continuous improvement within the standards and processes for ongoing development 

• Interfacing with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements 

• Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components 

• Working closely with other development team members to understand product requirements and translate them into software designs 

• Successfully implementing development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews through your understanding of software development methodologies 

• Practicing Agile development – including the use of Jira, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery 

Requirements 

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience 

• Experience equivalent to a BS in Engineering/Computer Science or other relevant field 

• Proven background and experience in a senior software engineering role 

• Advanced proficiency in Python programming language and frameworks such as PySpark 

• Advanced proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) 

• Experience with Cloud Computing Platforms, preferably AWS 

• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery build pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GIT in an Agile environment 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information 

• Collaborative working style and enthusiasm for mentoring and supporting team members 

Work in a Way that Works for You 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals. 

Working for You 

We understand that your well-being and happiness are essential to a successful career. Here are some benefits we offer: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance covering you, your immediate family, and parents 

• Enhanced Health Insurance Options with competitive rates 

• Group Life Insurance ensuring financial security for your loved ones 

• Group Accident Insurance offering extra protection 

• Flexible Working Arrangements to achieve a balanced work-life schedule 

• Employee Assistance Program providing support for personal and work-related challenges 

• Medical Screening prioritizes your well-being 

• Modern Family Benefits include parental and adoption support 

• Long-Service Awards recognize dedication and commitment 

• Celebratory New Baby Gift 

• Subsidized Meals in Chennai 

• Various Paid Time Off options including Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays 

• Free Transport for home-office-home commutes in Chennai 

About the Business 

We are a global leader in information and analytics, assisting researchers and healthcare professionals in advancing science and improving health outcomes for society's benefit. Leveraging our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and extensive data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education, and interactive learning. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world's grand challenges and fostering a sustainable future. We utilize innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering for a better world. 

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