Software Engineer (Java & React)

Software Engineer (Java & React)

Job Description

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

The Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software solutions that power Wiley Science Solutions' online products, digital platforms, and scientific information services. This role contributes to the delivery of scalable web applications, SaaS offerings, APIs, and cloud-based platforms that serve researchers, scientists, and enterprise customers worldwide.

Working within an Agile, cross-functional environment, the Software Engineer collaborates with Product Managers, Architects, UX Designers, QA Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and fellow developers to build reliable, secure, and user-centric solutions. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality software while continuously improving product capabilities, performance, scalability, and customer experience.

How You Will Make an Impact

Software Development & Delivery

• Develop new features and enhancements for Wiley Science Solutions' online products, including customer-facing web applications, SaaS platforms, and scientific information services.
• Design, build, and maintain modern, scalable, and secure software solutions using industry-standard frameworks, cloud technologies, and engineering best practices.
• Deliver high-quality code that supports business objectives and creates meaningful value for customers.

Technical Implementation

• Build and maintain full-stack applications and backend services using object-oriented design principles, software design patterns, and modern programming languages.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, microservices, cloud-native services, and data platforms that support scalable and resilient digital products.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives by improving existing architectures, optimizing performance, and reducing technical debt.

Quality, Reliability & Engineering Excellence

• Follow engineering best practices including automated testing, peer code reviews, continuous integration, and secure software development standards.
• Support application reliability, scalability, security, and maintainability through robust testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of production issues to ensure a stable customer experience.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, Arc