Senior Software Engineer I

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Senior Software Engineer I
Are you enthusiastic about designing scalable, high-performance systems?
Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and leading innovative solutions?
About our team:
This role is for one of our Identity and Access Management squads. This squad owns one of the IAM systems, which is a central IAM provider for most of the Elsevier products. This squad builds new IAM features, makes it more robust, maintains it and helps new products onboard on our IAM system faster & smoothly., We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will undertake challenging research, design, and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line. You will provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodologies for the development of cross-functional software products, working under the guidance of more senior squad members. You will design software across multiple components, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with users/customers to translate their requests into effective solutions., + Interfacing with other technical personnel or team members to finalise requirements.
+ Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
+ Completing complex bug fixes.
+ Implementing and guiding others in continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of software delivery practices.
+ Identifying operational requirements for logging, instrumentation, and alerting, and working with senior engineers to ensure these requirements are met.
+ Working closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
+ Successfully implementing development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
+ Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall).

+ 4+ years of Software Engineering experience.
+ BS Engineering/Computer Science or Equivalent Required
Requirements:
+ Knowledge of continuous software delivery.
+ Intermediate knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
+ Intermediate proficiency with data manipulation languages, including optimisation techniques.
+ Intermediate understanding of normalised/dimensional data modelling principles.
+ Intermediate knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.
+ Proficient in development languages, including, but not limited to: Java/J2EE/Spring, JavaScript, TypeScript (good to have)
+ Knowledge/ experience in IAM, Authentication protocol / Authorisation
+ Proficient research skills.
+ Developing knowledge of industry best practices in development.
+ Experience using and developing in applicable toolsets.
+ Ability to interface competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalise requirements.
+ Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources.
+ Knowledge of test-driven development.
+ Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
+ Ability to complete complex bug fixes.
+ Good oral and written communication skills.

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 the 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
+ Home, office, or commuting allowance.
+ Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave
+ Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leave
+ Flexible working hours
+ Personal Choice budget
+ Internal communities and networks
+ Various employee discounts
+ Recruitment introduction reward
+ Employee Assistance Program (global)
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