Senior Java Engineer

Senior Java Engineer

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join our engineering team and help shape how authors worldwide submit research for groundbreaking scientific discoveries. This role requires at least 5 years of professional experience and a strong learning mindset. If you have relevant skills but limited formal experience, showcase your projects and apply. Tech Stack: Java 17, Spring Boot Selenide for UI, RestAssured for API testing JUnit, TestNG, TestContainers GitHub Actions GitHub for code management Microservices architecture (HTTP, JMS) Monitoring via Kibana and Dynatrace

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain key systems and featuresProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineersArchitect and design scalable, high-performance solutionsCollaborate with QA and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality releases on timeParticipate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and follow best practicesDeploy microservices in staging and production environmentsBuild and maintain microservices that power our platformTroubleshoot issues in test and production environmentsConduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fieldAdvanced proficiency in Java development, including performance optimizationComprehensive knowledge of the Java ecosystemHands-on experience with Spring BootExperience building RESTful APIs and web servicesKnowledge of JMS and KafkaExperience writing unit tests (JUnit, Mockito)Familiarity with Git and LinuxStrong understanding of object-oriented programming and relational databasesExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and work in a dynamic team environmentProactive problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering solutions

• Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with PostgreSQLExperience with GitHub Actions, Docker, or AWS CloudKnowledge of monitoring tools like Dynatrace or New RelicUnderstanding of Agile Scrum methodologyWe power infinite possibilities.For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere. We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific break