Senior Software Engineer I reference: R101234

Senior Software Engineer - Shape the Future of Scientific Knowledge Sharing

Are you a passionate Senior Software Engineer eager to leverage your technical prowess to empower scientific discovery? This opportunity offers a compelling chance to contribute to products that facilitate the global sharing of vital scientific knowledge. If you thrive in collaborative environments and excel at untangling complex technical challenges, this role might be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Opportunity:

Our dedicated global team is at the forefront of developing innovative educational products and electronic health records. These tools are designed to introduce students to digital charting and equip them with the skills necessary to excel in today's modern clinical landscape. This specific role focuses on building cutting-edge capabilities to support scientific researchers throughout the publication process. You'll be instrumental in evolving our technology to meet the dynamic needs of researchers and adapt to the ever-changing technical frontier, including the exciting integration of AI technologies.

What You'll Do:

• Design, Develop, and Deploy: Create and deploy robust applications within a cloud-hosted distributed system, shaping our next-generation product.
• Collaborate for Impact: Partner closely with business stakeholders to define requirements and gather feedback in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Architect for Success: Contribute valuable input into architectural decisions, ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of our platforms.
• Lead and Mentor: Support and mentor team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and up-skilling to elevate the team's capabilities.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and implement enhancements to optimize our delivery processes and best practices.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

This role presents a significant opportunity for growth and impact. Here's why it stands out:

• Meaningful Work: Your contributions will directly impact the advancement of science and healthcare, ultimately benefiting society.
• Technological Evolution: You'll be working with modern technologies and have the chance to explore and integrate emerging areas like AI, keeping your skills at the cutting edge.
• Stable Product Foundation: While evolving, the product is built on a stable foundation, allowing for focused innovation and a sense of accomplishment in maintaining quality.
• Collaborative Culture: The team deeply values trust, respect, agility, and quality, fostering a supportive and productive work environment.
• Professional Development: The organization offers extensive learning and development resources, supporting your long-term career aspirations.

What You Bring:

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript or Java, with a strong willingness to learn the other.
• Experience with both front-end (particularly React) and back-end frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience with build tools, Git, and continuous integration.
• Familiarity with designing and developing for cloud environments.
• A genuine enjoyment for collaborating with team members to create innovative solutions.
• Experience with alerting, monitoring, and logging tools.
• Proficiency with a modern IDE and refactoring tools.
• An open mind for discussing and honing approaches to improve team working practices.
• Experience with test-driven development and mocking libraries.

A Commitment to Your Wellbeing:

This organization champions a healthy work/life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing and long-term career success. This includes:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
• Health screening, eye care vouchers, and private medical benefits.
• A range of wellbeing programs and initiatives.
• Life assurance and access to a competitive contributory pension scheme.
• Opportunities for financial growth through a Save As You Earn share option scheme and an Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Support for your family with shared parental leave, maternity, paternity, and optional dental insurance.
• An Employee Assistance Programme and access to emergency care support.
• RECARES days to dedicate to charitable causes you care about and access to employee resource groups with dedicated volunteer time.
• Access to extensive learning and development resources and an employee discounts scheme.

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the advancement of science and human progress. If you are a skilled engineer looking for a role with purpose and a supportive environment, we encourage you to explore this exciting prospect.