Senior Software Engineer II

Join the Recommenders team at Elsevier, a division of RELX, where we specialize in developing recommendation systems through Data Science and Machine Learning. As a Senior Software Engineer II, you'll be part of a team dedicated to aiding researchers in finding relevant papers, funding opportunities, and peer reviewers, ultimately facilitating scientific breakthroughs and discoveries.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Scala, Spark, EMR, Kubernetes, and Airflow, while building robust recommendation applications and cloud infrastructure in AWS. You'll be collaborating with a tight-knit, agile team focused on delivering tangible value to customers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and various wellness programs. The company promotes a healthy work/life balance with flexible working hours and numerous wellbeing initiatives. You'll have access to extensive learning and development resources, and opportunities to support charities through RECARES days.

RELX is a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. By joining us, you'll contribute to solving grand challenges and creating a more sustainable future through innovative technologies and quality information services.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial software engineering experience, particularly with JVM languages, and a proven track record of delivering server-side applications. We value individuals who can grasp new technologies quickly and maintain our product's competitive edge in a fast-changing industry.