Software Engineering Lead

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Software Engineering Lead

Would you like to be part of a team that delivers high-quality software to our customers?

Are you a highly visible champion with a 'can do' attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others?

About the Team :

Elsevier Health applies innovation, facilitates insights, and helps drive more informed decision-making for our customers across global health. We support health providers by providing accessible, trusted evidence-based information; prepare more medical and nursing students with effective tools and resources; provide insights that help clinicians improve patient outcomes; and supports a more personalized and localized healthcare experience. All for the benefit of every patient. About the Role Executing our Quality Engineering strategy for our Health Markets. You will enhance the testing design and improve process standards with a focus on effectiveness and quick feedback driven approaches.

About the Role :

This position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies. The position has direct reports.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific area of responsibility.
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.
• Mentor and / or train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure all staff is provided with training and resources needed to perform their jobs to the most outstanding degree possible. Ensure all staff is provided with frequent feedback and coaching in order to meet and exceed individual and team performance goals consistently.
• Manage and encourage new ideas from staff to foster improvements through innovations.
• Empower the staff to be accountable and responsible for their own actions and decisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

7+ years of Software Engineering experience

Work in a Way that Works for You

We promote a healthy work-life balance across our organization. We offer various 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 covers you and your immediate family.

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 prioritizing your well-being.

Modern Family Benefits including parental and adoption support.

Long-Service Awards recognizing dedication and commitment.

Celebratory New Baby Gift.

Subsidized Meals (location-specific).

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 (location-specific).

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we assist 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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