Software Engineer III

Elsevier

23h

About The Position

This position performs moderately difficult research, design, and software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line. The role requires the ability to work on individual pieces of work and solve problems, including the design of program flow, effective coding, and unit testing. Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare, dedicated to shaping human progress, supporting continuous discovery, and upholding high standards of content integrity, reliability, and reproducibility. By combining high-quality content with powerful analytics, Elsevier transforms complexity into clarity, delivering mission-critical insights to help professionals make better decisions. They support research institutions, governments, funders, researchers, librarians, innovators, health professionals, and educators. With 9,500 employees and over 2,300 technologists across more than 60 locations, Elsevier offers diverse opportunities for careers that inspire progress in science, innovation, and health.

Requirements

3+ years of Software Engineering experience
BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
Proficiency with data manipulation languages.
Understanding of data modeling principles.
Ability to work with complex data models.
Proficiency in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.
Familiarity of industry best practices — code coverage.
Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources.
Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Knowledge of data manipulation languages.
Knowledge of data storage subsystems.
Knowledge of test-driven development.
Ability to complete moderately complex bug fixes.
Good oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

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.
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 technical issues as necessary.
Keep abreast of new technology developments.
Complete bug fixes.
All other duties as assigned.