Senior Software Engineer II

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Senior Software Engineer II

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 our Team :

Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality software products and enhancing customer experiences. Workload on the SFM business as usual squad requires additional expertise specifically using the Salesforce platform. Utilizing our established quality gates, tools, and best practices we deliver high quality and low defect applications to our end customers. The main purpose of this team is to support our own Salesforce internal sales and support teams to enable them to provide a better service to their external customers.

About the Role : -

This position performs complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line, and provides direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products. This position performs software design - typically across multiple systems; mentors more-junior members of the team; and talks to users / customers and translates their requests into solutions.

Responsibilities : -

Collaborate with product managers, technical leads, architects and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.

Complete complex bug fixes.

Work closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.

Lead technical discussions and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production and development environments

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.

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.

All other duties as assigned

Requirements : -

Looking for a highly skilled full-stack experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in frontend frameworks like React or Angular, as well as backend technologies such as Spring Boot and Java. Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and cloud deployment is essential.  The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize scalable web applications that deliver exceptional user experiences.

5+ years of Software Engineering experience

BS Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent experience required

Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.

Strong understanding of normalized / dimensional data modeling principles.

Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.

Strong proficiency in Java SE and Java EE, including object-oriented programming principles.

Expertise in building RESTful APIs, microservices, and enterprise applications using Spring Boot framework.

Ability to build dynamic, responsive, and user-friendly web interfaces using Redux, or similar libraries.

Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools for automated builds and deployments.

Knowledge of caching strategies and tools like Redis.

Experience with containerizing applications (ex : Docker) and managing (ex : Kubernetes) their deployment and scaling in distributed environments.

Familiarity with modern development practices such as CI / CD, testing, and security best practices.

Strong research skills.

Experience in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues, including monitoring application health, analyzing logs, and implementing quick fixes or workarounds to ensure system stability and availability.

Strong knowledge in industry best practices in development.

Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.

Ability to interface competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize 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 communications skills.

Work in a Way That Works for You :

We promote a flexible work environment that meets the needs of a diverse team. Whether you prefer remote work, hybrid work, or on-site collaboration, we want to support your success. Our well-being initiatives include shared parental leave, study assistance, sabbaticals, and access to wellness programs.

Working For you :

We aim to support you in all areas of life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes :

Health insurance options for you and your family.

Group life and accident insurance for financial security.

Employee assistance programs and mental health resources.

Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance.

Paid time-off options, including sick leave, vacation, and public holidays.

Subsidized meals and free transportation in select locations.

About Us :

Our organization is a global leader in information and analytics, aiding researchers and healthcare professionals in advancing science and improving health outcomes for society. We combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science, research, health education, interactive learning, and exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world's grand challenges and fostering a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering for a better world

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