Would you like to help create products to support the sharing of scientific knowledge?

Do you enjoy collaborating to solve complex technical problems?

Join our Software Engineering Team

Our dynamic Agile Teams deliver the technology which facilitates the publication of the latest scientific research to our trusted Open Access journals, making this research available to for the scientific community around the world to access free of charge.

Build the knowledge of the future

As a Java Developer, you will build capabilities to support scientific researchers through the process of publishing to our Open Access scientific journals. 

As a Java Developer, you will be responsible for:

·        Designing, developing and deploying applications in a cloud-hosted distributed system to build our next-generation product

·        Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify requirements and gather feedback in a fast-moving environment

·        Providing input into architectural decisions to ensure stability and performance

·        Supporting and mentoring team members to share knowledge and up-skill your team

·        Identifying and implementing enhancements to continually improve our delivery process

·        Partnering with cross-functional Agile and DevOps implementation teams to break-down, evolve and migrate legacy services

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will:

·        Demonstrate proficiency in Java and JavaScript

·        Show experience with Spring/Spring Boot and Reach

·        Display experience with java build tools, Git and continuous integration

·        Enjoy collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions for the research community

·        Show experience with alerting, monitoring and logging tools

·        Demonstrate experience with a modern IDE and proficiency in using refactoring tools

·        Be open to discussing and honing approaches for our team to improve our working practices

·        Have experience of test-driven development and mocking libraries

Working with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find a collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we will surround you with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for you

We want to protect your health and help you accumulate wealth and secure your future. We are therefore delighted to offer:

·        Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

·        Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance

·        2 days community responsibility days

·        Parental leave options

·        Health screening and private medical benefits

·        Season ticket loan

About Us

Supporting the work of research and health partners, we are a global leader in information and analytics. From visionary health education and peer-reviewed literature through to interactive learning technology, our work ultimately improves the health outcomes of society. Constantly striving to spark the next great discovery in science or healthcare, our technology allows big ideas to change the world.

Join Us

Are you ready to help us progress science? Our technology leads to innovation, so join a forward-thinking digital business that is tackling world-scale challenges and align your ambitions with our passion for driving global knowledge-sharing.

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