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Principal Software Engineer

A global information analytics company that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity.
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Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Elsevier, a leading global information analytics company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team in London. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining their Enterprise API Platform, focusing on providing excellent developer experiences both internally and externally. The position involves technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on development using modern technologies including Java, Kubernetes, and AWS services.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing solutions to meet product requirements, developing test-driven code, and supporting API platforms. The role requires expertise in various programming languages and modern development tools, with a strong focus on cloud technologies and containerization. You'll work in an environment that values work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in backend development, cloud services, and container orchestration, along with the ability to mentor others and drive technical decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist looking to make an impact in a company that supports scientific research and healthcare advancement through technology.

Working at Elsevier means contributing to solutions that help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. The company offers extensive benefits, including healthcare coverage, pension schemes, and various wellness programs, demonstrating their commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.

Last updated 22 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer

  • Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources
  • Provide design input across a product
  • Work directly with customers and end users
  • Serve as acknowledged 'go to' person on coding and technical issues
  • Interface with other technical personnel to finalize requirements
  • Write and review detailed specifications for system components
  • Design and work with complex data models
  • Mentor lead software developers

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer

Java
JavaScript
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
  • Expertise in Java, JavaScript, Groovy, JSP, HTML, XML, SQL and bash
  • Knowledge and experience of build tools – Maven and Gradle
  • Knowledge and experience of PostgresDB
  • Knowledge of AWS services via Terraform
  • Experience with New Relic, Kibana for observing metrics
  • Experience with Docker, containers, helm, kustomize for Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of kubectl, k9s for managing k8s resources
  • Knowledge of networks (AWS ACM certificates, VPC's, transit gateways)

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
  • Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days
  • Health screening and private medical benefits
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Life assurance
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Save As You Earn share option scheme
  • Travel Season ticket loan
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Dental Insurance
  • Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Emergency care for elderly and children
  • Learning and development resources
  • Employee discounts scheme

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