Senior Software Engineer II Do you have extensive software engineering experience?Would you like to join our great software engineering team?About our TeamThe Recommenders team at Elsevier specializes in developing recommendation systems through Data Science and Machine Learning. Their goal is to aid researchers in finding relevant papers, funding opportunities, and peer reviewers, ultimately facilitating scientific breakthroughs and discoveries. They are motivated by the belief in technology's transformative potential to advance research.About the RoleWe are looking for a creative and enthusiastic developer to showcase their work and enhance our data. Collaboration is key, so you should be open to pairing and committed to ongoing learning and mentoring colleagues.ResponsibilitiesDesigning, prototyping, and implementing robust recommendation applications using best-practice agile development processesWorking with technologies including Java, Scala, Spark, EMR, Kubernetes, and AirflowBuilding cloud infrastructure in AWS to host and monitor the applications, automating common tasks mercilesslyCollaborating as part of a tight-knit, agile, quality-focused team to deliver tangible value to our customersRequirementsExperience in commercial software engineering to deliver server-side applicationsExperience in programming skills on the JVM with either Java 8+ or ScalaExperience with agile practices for rapid development of quality software, such as CI, TDCandidate who can rapidly grasp new technologies, languages, and tools to maintain our product's edge in a fast-changing industry.Build inclusive, positive, collaborative mindset and a desire to deliver real business value to our customersWork in a way that works for youWe 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 productiveWorking for youWe know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional daysHealth screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefitsWellbeing programsLife assuranceAccess to a competitive contributory pension schemeSave As You Earn share option schemeTravel Season ticket loanElectric Vehicle SchemeOptional Dental InsuranceMaternity, paternity and shared parental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to emergency care for both the elderly and childrenRECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to youAccess to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteerAccess to extensive learning and development resourcesAccess to employee discounts scheme via Perks at WorkAbout the BusinessA 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr